Registered Nurse Transplant and Cellular Therapy

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Job Summary and Qualifications 

The Transplant and Cellular Therapy (TCT) unit at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center treats adults facing blood cancer and hematologic disorders in the Central Texas region. Our 24 bed inpatient unit provides stem cell transplants, Car T cell therapy and clinical trials, with a focus on providing exceptional care and cutting edge treatments close to home. In partnership with Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, we are proud to be the only FACT accredited facility in Austin, Texas.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) on the TCT unit you will be responsible for the care of blood and marrow transplant patients, patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders, patients experiencing oncological emergencies, and others meeting admission criteria. Common diagnoses seen include acute leukemia, non hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma. You will be responsible for a maximum of 4 patients in this acute care setting.

 

Program Highlights 

 

• The only facility in Austin offering a Very Immunocompromised Program (VIP), which promptly identifies and treats immunocompromised oncology patients arriving in the ER 

• Inpatient team that works closely with our Outpatient Cancer Care Clinic 

• Specialized educator support for new hires with continued education through the program 

• Comprehensive interdisciplinary team, including designated physicians, APPs, social workers, dieticians, chaplains, nurse coordinators, and rehabilitation therapists 

• Annual participation in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Fundraiser 

• St. David’s HealthCare is the Official Healthcare Partner of Austin FC, Austin’s first major league team. 

 

In this role you will be asked to provide the following services: 

 

• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration and management 

• Transfusion of blood products 

• Evidence based care of patients with central venous access devices 

• Administration of autologous transplants, allogeneic transplants, and cellular therapies at the bedside under physician supervision 

• Management of toxicities related to oncological treatments 

• Investigational protocol administration and monitoring 

• Drain and post-op management 

• Telemetry monitoring 

• Strong participation within the interdisciplinary team 

 

Job Requirements

 

Experience 

• 1 year of acute nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) - preferred 

 

Education 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred 

 

Licenses and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy 

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within first year of hire 

• Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Provider card within the first 6 months of hire 

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) and/or Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) certification preferred 

 

 

Benefits

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 
• Wellbeing support, including  free counseling and referral services 
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence 
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling 
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing 
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts 

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 

St. David's South Austin Medical Center , is a 368‑bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare , offering comprehensive specialty and sub‑specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full‑service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.

The facility is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery , providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 

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