Registered Nurse Transplant and Cellular Therapy

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse ids South Austin Medical Center, you'll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care-so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Transplant and Cellular Therapy (TCT) unit '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 Health Care is the Official Healthcare Partner of Austin FC, Austin's first major league  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

Experience1 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. Davids 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

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, is a 368‑bed acute care hospital within St. David's Health Care, 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…