RN–Blood and Marrow Transplant

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse for the BMT 5C Adult Department at University of Minnesota Medical Center – East Bank in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The nurse provides pre- and post-transplant care for adults with oncological and hematological disorders, including care involving high-dose chemotherapy, pain management, conscious sedation, intensive care, and hemodynamic monitoring. The department also cares for patients preparing for stem cell collection and provides innovative cellular therapies and immunotherapies. The BMT 5C Adult Department has 30 beds in newly remodeled private suites. Its team emphasizes mutual support, open communication, problem-solving, kindness, and putting patients first. Nurses must demonstrate the ability to operate unit equipment safely and accurately. Registered Nurses must achieve or maintain an oncology-specific certification, such as OCN or BMTCN, or complete the oncology-specific continuing education credit requirement defined by Commission on Cancer Accreditation standards. This position is 0.75 FTE, or 60 hours every two weeks. Shifts are 12 hours overnight, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a rotation every third weekend. Responsibilities must be performed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

Minnesota RN licensure.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers.
Ability to operate unit equipment safely and accurately.
Achieve or maintain an oncology-specific certification (e.g., OCN or BMTCN), or complete the oncology-specific continuing education credit requirement defined by Commission on Cancer Accreditation standards.
Kindness, effective communication with patients and staff, problem-solving ability, and respect for patients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
Certification in a related specialty.
One year of current oncology experience.
One year of current medical/surgical RN experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Provide complex care to adult patients and families preparing for or undergoing blood and marrow transplantation.
Perform advanced monitoring using current technology.
Manage complex medication and infusion therapies.
Care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures or interventions on the unit.
Assess patient needs and identify expected nursing outcomes.
Develop individualized nursing plans of care.
Implement interventions during treatment based on the plan of care.
Evaluate care, patient responses to interventions, and expected outcomes.
Use communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
Coordinate care with members of the health care team and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
Advance care using standards, guidelines, care pathways, and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes.
Promote evidence-based practice by participating in available opportunities.
Perform duties in accordance with policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.