Registered Nurse Transplant and Cellular Therapy

PART TIME WEEKENDS ONLY * Job Summary & 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. 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) 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 has been an Official Healthcare Partner of Austin FC Responsibilities 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 monitoringStrong participation within the interdisciplinary team Job Requirements 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 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 Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr