Registered Nurse Transplant and Cellular Therapy
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works on the Transplant and Cellular Therapy (TCT) unit at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center, a 24-bed inpatient unit serving adults with blood cancers and hematologic disorders. The unit provides stem cell transplants, CAR T-cell therapy, and clinical trials. In partnership with Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, it is the only FACT-accredited facility in Austin, Texas. The RN cares for blood and marrow transplant patients, patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders, patients experiencing oncological emergencies, and others meeting admission criteria. Common diagnoses include acute leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. The maximum patient assignment is four in this acute care setting. The RN provides chemotherapy and biotherapy, transfusions, transplant and cellular therapies at the bedside under physician supervision, and evidence-based care for patients with central venous access devices. The role also includes monitoring and managing treatment toxicities, investigational protocols, postoperative needs, and telemetry. Nurses participate closely with an interdisciplinary team. The program offers specialized educator support for new hires and continued education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License; nurses with a Compact License must obtain a Texas license within 90 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within the first year of hire.
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Provider card within the first 6 months of hire.
- One year of acute nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- One year of acute nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) and/or Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Care for blood and marrow transplant patients, patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders, patients experiencing oncological emergencies, and other patients meeting admission criteria.
- Administer and manage chemotherapy and biotherapy.
- Transfuse blood products.
- Provide evidence-based care for patients with central venous access devices.
- Administer autologous transplants, allogeneic transplants, and cellular therapies at the bedside under physician supervision.
- Manage toxicities related to oncological treatments.
- Administer and monitor investigational protocols.
- Provide drain and postoperative management.
- Perform telemetry monitoring.
- Participate strongly within the interdisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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