Registered Nurse; RN) Stem Cell Transplant West - Night Shift

This unit is a specialized 15-room intermediate care unit focused on Cellular Therapy, Stem Cell Transplantation, and recovery. With a supportive 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio on both day and night shifts, nurses have the opportunity to deliver highly personalized care while developing advanced expertise in hematology-oncology nursing.

Within Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy, you'll have the opportunity to care for patients receiving some of the most sophisticated treatments available while serving in a leadership position that directly impacts quality, safety, and team success.

Nurses on this unit care for patients throughout critical phases of their treatment and recovery, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to manage complex therapies, recognize complications early, educate patients and families, and support them through a significant and often life-changing healthcare journey.

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals before and after stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunosuppressive medications, and other complex therapies according to established protocols.
• Initiate, maintain, and monitor HSCT and CAR-T cell infusions and care for patients participating in clinical trials.
• Initiate and monitor blood product transfusions.
• Closely assess patients for potential complications, including graft-versus-host disease, infection, and organ dysfunction, and facilitate timely intervention when changes occur.
• Apply advanced assessment and critical-thinking skills to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families about cellular therapy and transplant processes, treatment plans, potential side effects, and post-transplant care.
• Partner with patients and families to establish goals and implement interventions that support recovery and quality of life.
• Foster a compassionate and supportive environment focused on patient dignity, advocacy, and holistic care.
• Deliver culturally responsive and equitable care to patients and families of diverse backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and education levels.
• Practice in accordance with RN scope of practice, organizational policies, and applicable federal and Virginia requirements.

Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

UVA Health is recognized nationally for delivering advanced, academic medicine while maintaining a culture that empowers nurses to practice at the highest level of their profession. Here, you'll work alongside experts who are shaping the future of patient care through innovation, research, education, and exceptional clinical practice.

Charlottesville offers an exceptional lifestyle that combines natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and professional opportunity. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is known for its scenic landscapes, renowned wineries, thriving arts and music scene, outstanding restaurants, and abundant outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to hiking, cycling, and Shenandoah National Park while benefiting from the energy of a major university community.

For healthcare professionals and families alike, Charlottesville provides a welcoming environment, strong sense of community, and a remarkable balance between career growth and personal fulfillment.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.

Experience:

1 year of…