Blood Cancer Unit Registered Nurse
Company: St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: March 10, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Ask about our sign-on bonus for this position!
Introduction
Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for
being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At St. David's
South Austin Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other
healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Bone Marrow Transplant
Registered Nurse to join our healthcare family.
Benefits We are committed to providing benefits that matter to
nurses. At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, our benefits
package offers eligible colleagues an attractive package that
includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with
some unique benefits including:
At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, our nurses play a vital
part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you
want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA
Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible
for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for
life - and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for
our Bone Marrow Transplant Registered Nurse opportunity.
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
St. David's South Austin Medical Center is known in the community
for its nationally accredited oncology program - the Sarah Cannon
Blood Cancer Center, home to the area's only adult bone marrow
transplant program - and Level II trauma center. The facility's
full range of specialized services includes cardiovascular care and
rehabilitation, imaging services, women's services, joint
replacement and orthopedics, surgical services including weight
loss surgery, wound care, emergency care, cancer care, nutrition
services, and a sleep disorder center. The hospital operates three
full-service emergency centers.
St. David's South Austin Medical Center is part of St. David's
HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas
and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's
HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA
Healthcare and two local non-profits - St. David's Foundation and
Georgetown Health Foundation.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. 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 Join a family that cares about every
stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Bone
Marrow Transplant Registered Nurse opening. Apply today and a
member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our
company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
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