Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Overview

Join a dynamic outpatient stem cell transplant unit with 6 treatment chairs, focusing on providing exceptional care to patients undergoing stem cell transplants. The clinic supports a range of diagnoses and manages post-transplant care effectively.

Experience / Must-Have Skills

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Minimum 1 year of stem cell transplant experience
• Strong IV insertion skills
• Experience with sterile central line dressing changes
• Proficient in patient assessment and accessing central lines and ports
• Experience providing nurse-driven supportive care

Staffing

• Typically 2 RNs plus 1 Charge Nurse when adequately staffed
• Charge Nurse present each shift

Required Certifications

• BLS
• Chemo Certified

EMR / Equipment

• EPIC
• Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Alaris IV pumps

Common Diagnoses / Types of Patients

• Post stem cell transplant, including allogeneic and autologous
• CAR-T patients
• Post-transplant care
• Myeloablation/conditioning
• Electrolyte replacement post-transplant
• IVIG
• Pentamidine
• Infection workups

Patient Safety / Precautions

• Nurses must wear masks
• Awareness and adherence to neutropenic precautions are required

Common Infusions / Medications

• Chemotherapy
• Immunologics
• Biologics
• Blood products
• Hydration fluids
• IV antibiotics
• Electrolyte replacement
• PJP medications
• Vaccines
• Subcutaneous (SQ) medications
• Intramuscular (IM) medications

Charge Nurse / House Supervisor

• Charge Nurse present each shift

Nursing Support Staff

No LPNs or CNAs are available in the unit.

Shifts / Scheduling

• Shifts from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 3 shifts per week with no self-scheduling or blocked scheduling
• Flexibility in scheduling is required, with the manager creating the schedule.

Weekend and Holiday Requirements

• Occasional weekends required (typically 1-2 Saturdays per month and 1 Sunday per month)
• Unit is open on all holidays, though holiday scheduling is avoided whenever possible

Additional Information

• Free parking available on-site
• Unit-specific orientation lasting 1 week or 3 shifts
• Mandatory masking during cold and flu season