Registered Nurse - Bone Marrow Transplant/Hematology - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

1d•$44 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

This unit is a bridged unit with a HEPA air filtration system, designed to protect immunosuppressed patients from airborne infections. Nurses provide care for patients undergoing autologous or allogeneic bone marrow transplants and peripheral stem cell infusions. Patients may be hospitalized during various stages of their wellness/illness from initial diagnosis through active treatment, recovery, or through end of life. As part of the Mayo Cancer Center, the unit participates in individual and group cancer research programs. The unit has two pods, Pod A with six inpatient private rooms, one outpatient double room, and four private outpatient rooms, plus two outpatient exam rooms. Pod B has eight private inpatient rooms, two of which are set up for isolation with ante rooms. One isolation room has the capability of reversing the air flow to negative pressure. Nurses on the unit have additional education to provide services including apheresis/marrow harvest preparatory regimens, chemotherapy, blood transfusions, intensive supportive therapies for immunocompromised patients, and stem cell and marrow infusions. Emotional support and patient/family teaching are important care components for these often acutely ill patients. The Mayo Nursing Care Model is used for care delivery. Patients are followed as a hospital-based outpatient on our unit, prior to and after transplant. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as part of the responsibility of their role. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
One year of RN experience required.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020, and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required.
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Effective communicator.
Excellent critical thinking skills.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care for patients undergoing autologous or allogeneic bone marrow transplants and peripheral stem cell infusions.
Provide care for patients during various stages of their wellness/illness from initial diagnosis through active treatment, recovery, or end of life.
Participate in individual and group cancer research programs.
Provide apheresis/marrow harvest preparatory regimens.
Administer chemotherapy.
Perform blood transfusions.
Provide intensive supportive therapies for immunocompromised patients.
Administer stem cell and marrow infusions.
Provide emotional support and patient/family teaching.
Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Provide leadership through preceptor roles, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources.
Mentor and teach patients and families.
Participate on committees or projects.
Drive personal vehicle as part of the responsibility of their role (subset of employees).