Cellular Therapy - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

32d•$44 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

This unit specializes in patients with cancer, specifically those with hematologic disorders and cancers. It provides acute inpatient and hospital-based outpatient nursing care to patients with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and various hematopoietic disorders. Patients may be hospitalized during different stages of their wellness/illness, from initial diagnosis through active treatment, recovery, and end of life. Nursing care is primarily provided to adults 18 years and over. Patients are also followed as a hospital-based outpatient after discharge and as required by the Cellular Therapy program, including chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR-T). Nurses on this unit can train for advanced roles near their 2-year mark. The nursing practice in this setting is fast-paced, and nurses can practice advanced skills beyond standard inpatient nursing, including cellular therapy administration, research infusions, immunotherapy, blood transfusions, central line care, and patient triage. The unit has 17 newly remodeled private inpatient rooms with HEPA filtration, ceiling lifts, Hercules devices, and Caregility devices. The hospital-based outpatient unit, which opened in 2022, has 27 total bed and chair rooms. Nursing care includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, CAR T therapy, blood transfusions, antibiotic therapy, infusion therapy, central line care, and intensive supportive therapies for immunocompromised patients. As part of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, the unit participates in individual and group cancer research programs. Emotional support, patient/family education, and discharge planning and coordination are integral components of nursing care, provided in a holistic, patient-centered approach. Staff function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, including accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across settings and the continuum of care to meet patient and family needs. The RN functions within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, with 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 RN's practice. The RN provides leadership through roles such as preceptor, informal and formal leadership, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability. The RN possesses excellent communication skills, is skillful in mentoring and teaching, and may participate in committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as part of their role responsibilities. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, requiring state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
One year of RN experience required.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
BLS (Basic Life Support) valid for 90 days post start date (American Heart Association, Military Training Network, Red Cross acceptable).
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required.
Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends, and on-call.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Effective communicator.
Excellent critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Nurses from this unit are able to train to an advanced role near their 2-year mark.
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Responsibilities

Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
Support of professional nursing practice across practice settings and the continuum of care.
Accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Providing leadership through preceptor roles, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegating patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
Mentoring and teaching patients and families.
Participating on committees or projects.
Driving personal vehicle as part of role responsibilities (for a subset of employees).
Administering cellular therapy, research infusions, immunotherapy, blood transfusions, and central line care.
Providing intensive supportive therapies for immunocompromised patients.
Participating in individual and group cancer research programs.
Providing emotional support to patients and families.
Conducting patient and family education.
Performing discharge planning and coordination.