Registered Nurse Transplant and Cellular Therapy

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Transplant and Cellular Therapy (TCT) unit in Austin, Texas. You will provide specialized care for blood and bone marrow transplant patients, ensuring safety and quality in an acute care setting.

In this role, you will be part of a comprehensive team offering advanced oncology services and support. The position requires a Texas RN license, with preferred experience in acute care nursing and chemotherapy administration.

Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare and unlock your potential!

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.
• Current Texas Registered Nurse license or Compact Registered Nursing License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy/biotherapy and manage patients.
• Provide evidence-based care for patients with central venous access.
• Manage toxicities related to oncological treatments.

Skills

Acute nursing experience

Chemotherapy administration

Patient care management

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Central venous access devices

Telemetry monitoring

Job description

Overview

As a Registered Nurse at St. David's South Austin Medical Center, you’ll have staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care.

The Transplant and Cellular Therapy (TCT) unit treats adults facing blood cancer and hematologic disorders in the Central Texas region. The 24-bed inpatient unit provides stem cell transplants, Car T cell therapy and clinical trials, with a focus on 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.

In this role 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Program Highlights

• The only facility in Austin offering a Very Immunocompromised Program (VIP) to promptly identify and treat 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) and/or Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) certification preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is a 368-bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub-specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full-service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.

The facility is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. 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.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Transplant and Cellular Therapy opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.