Registered Nurse , Stem Cell Transplant, PRN

Registered Nurse I, Stem Cell Transplant, PRN

The RN, Stem Cell Transplant I will:

• Provide patient centered care to oncology patients across the adult and geriatric spectrum in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Demonstrate a high level of competency across the continuum of malignant hematology and stem cell transplantation.
• Deliver exceptional care across all domains of practice when caring for patients receiving cellular therapies.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan of utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Be responsible for inspiring and guiding other qualified patient care team members to ensure enhanced patient outcomes through effective communication, collaboration, preceptorship, mentorship, and effective delegation in the exercise of his/her independent judgment.
• Address physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of the patient and caregiver in the delivery of nursing care.
• Coordinate the plan of care with other healthcare professionals, support persons, and all members of the healthcare team.

• Must be able to work PRN Days, 7a-7p.
• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the care of patients across the continuum of malignant hematology and stem cell transplantation.
• Assists with special procedures.
• Directs the care delivered by Patient Care Technicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Adheres to the hospital and department infection control policies including but not limited to hand hygiene, asepsis, isolation practice, and employee health practice.
• Effectively communicates with peers to resolve conflict.
• Assists in the on‑boarding of new employees.
• Protects the patient’s dignity, rights, and privacy.
• Assesses the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person.
• Delegate tasks according to the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions.
• Document nursing care, implants, and specimens accurately, completely, and legibly.
• Collaborate with other disciplines as applicable.
• Maintain required competencies.
• Pursue professional growth and keep current with technology.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

• 5 years of experience in Cellular Therapy (Stem Cell Transplant and/or Immune Effector Cell), or as deemed qualified by Cellular Therapy Leadership.
• Education:
  
  BSN required or enrolled within 6 months of hire and BSN completed within three years from hire date.
• Licensure:
  Georgia Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License from a Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training site certification is required upon hire (30 days to enroll in an onsite initial BLS course if not current).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification: must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed every two years. Patients will not receive ACLS independently until a valid ACLS card is obtained.
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Fundamentals of Chemotherapy / Immunotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certificate required upon hire (exempt with proof of previous ONS equivalent course).
• Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) certification (if applicable).

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.