Registered Nurse Transplant and Cellular Therapy

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with match

Wellbeing support

Job summary

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy (TCT) unit to care for adults with blood cancers and hematologic disorders on a 24-bed inpatient unit.

You will join an interdisciplinary team providing stem cell transplants, CAR-T therapy, and access to clinical trials, with close ties to Sarah Cannon. You will manage chemotherapy/biotherapy, transfusions, venous access care, and post-transplant support, while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute nursing experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• Texas RN license or compact license; license required within 90 days if compact.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certificate within first 6 months.
• OCN and/or BMTCN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chemotherapy/biotherapy administration and management.
• Transfuse blood products as prescribed.
• Care for central venous access devices and related care.
• Administer autologous and allogeneic transplants under physician supervision.
• Manage toxicities from oncologic treatments and monitor protocols.
• Record and monitor investigations and post-op/telemetry data.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Oncology nursing

Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Cert

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at St. David's South Austin Medical Center, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

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

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

Benefits

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for 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, preferred banking partnerships, 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

St. David's South Austin Medical Center (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-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

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