Scope:
Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care from initial patient contact through high dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue to follow-up care post stem cell rescue. Nurse will also provide care to patients undergoing Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Responsible for IEC Program development and compliance with FACT Standards and certain other Quality Management activities within IEC Program such as audits or other quality metrics.
Responsibilities
- Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history; assisting in physical exam and psychosocial assessment.
- Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the transplant physician and supervisor.
- In collaboration with transplant physician, manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to the intense high dose therapy, stem cell rescue as well as CAR-T therapy administered within the practice.
- Provides psychosocial support to patients and families throughout the transplant process.
- As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
- Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures and future appointments for patients.
- Provides patient care utilizing nursing processes and procedures: assesses plans, implements and evaluates care.
- Maintains written and/or computer documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided and paperwork required for reimbursement purposes.
- Reports data to company Transplant Network, International Autologous and Blood and Marrow Transplant Registries and other appropriate bodies. Incorporates company Transplant Network recommendations into clinical practice as assigned.
- Promotes continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices by communicating with caregivers in other settings as necessary.
- Participates in clinical studies relative to chemotherapy and care of the IEC patient.
- Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.
- Assists in providing patient, family and community education to those interested in the process of stem cell transplantation or CAR-T therapy.
- Assists with IEC program development as required by FACT Standards
Qualifications
- Nursing degree (BSN preferred) from an accredited program for professional nursing education.
- Minimum three years medical/surgical nursing experience, one-year oncology experience preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer.
- Current RN state license.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Weekly schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Nursing: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Norfolk, VA 23502 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Norfolk, VA 23502: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person