RN - Inpatient - Hematology, Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant and Palliative Care
About The Position
Join UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, the only comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin designated by the National Cancer Institute, as a Registered Nurse. This role is at the University Hospital in Madison, WI, on a 41-bed inpatient unit specializing in hematology, oncology, stem cell transplant, and palliative care. You will care for acutely ill patients undergoing complex treatments and therapies, including bone marrow, stem cell transplant, and cellular therapies (CAR T), as well as patients at end of life. The unit manages patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumor cancers, often dealing with complications like Graft-Versus-Host Disease. This position offers involvement in cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies and research, with opportunities for quality improvement initiatives and practice change leadership. The role provides formal education in hematologic malignancies, oncologic emergencies, stem cell transplant, palliative care, and chemotherapy certification, aiming to develop expertise as an oncology RN.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact
- Current CPR/BLS Certification
- Six (6) months nursing experience in Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Relevant RN Experience
- Relevant Certification
Responsibilities
- Provide care for acutely ill patients, including those undergoing bone marrow, stem cell transplant and cellular therapies (CAR T), as well as patients at end of life.
- Administer chemotherapy, assist with stem cell transplant procedures, bone marrow biopsies, administer blood products, access central lines and ports, and perform head to toe assessments for patients.
- Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
- Become an expert oncology RN through formal education classes in hematologic malignancies, oncologic emergencies, stem cell transplant, palliative care, and chemotherapy certification.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
- Tuition benefits eligibility
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
