Stem Cell RN

Job Responsibilities:

– Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care in malignant hematology and stem cell transplantation.

– Adhere to infection control policies and maintain patient privacy and dignity.

– Communicate effectively with peers and assist in onboarding new stakeholders.

– Delegate tasks according to the Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions.

– Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers in various patient care areas.

– Provide critical staffing to the Cellular Therapy Inpatient Unit and Specialty Clinic.

– Administer cellular therapy products and high-dose chemotherapy safely.

– Monitor and care for immunocompromised patients with complex needs.

– Conduct patient education and reinforce treatment plans and self-care responsibilities.

– Perform special procedures such as bone marrow biopsy or donor apheresis stem cell collection.

– Demonstrate competence in chemotherapy administration and cardiac monitoring.

– Assess and intervene in life-threatening situations and care for patients with IV lines, central lines, and ports.

Bilingual
Job Qualifications:

– 5 years of experience in Cellular Therapy (Stem Cell Transplant and/or Immune Effector Cell) or deemed qualified by Cellular Therapy Leadership.

– Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent.

– Arizona Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License from a Compact State.

– Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

– Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certificate (preferred upon hire, required before nursing orientation, with renewal every two years).

– Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation course within 30 days of hire (exempt with proof of previous ONS equivalent course or Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse certification).