Registered Nurse, Stem Cell PT Night

Requirements

• Your qualifications should include:
• 1-3 years of recent Cellular Therapy experience (Stem Cell Transplant and/or Immune Effector Cell), CAR-T
• Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Arizona Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License form a Compact State
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification- Stakeholders will have thirty (30) days from the date of hire to acquire American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification and will need to be renewed every two yea

Benefits

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Registered Nurse, Stem Cell PT Night About City of Hope , City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. The successful candidate: Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to provide direct and indirect care to patients across the continuum of malignant hematology and stem cell transplantation. Provides critical staffing to multiple patient care areas including the Cellular Therapy Inpatient Unit and Specialty Clinic Formally trained in the understanding of hematopoietic stem cell transplant and other cellular therapies, including disease states, transplant immunology, sources and procurement of stem cells, components of patient evaluation, education, conditioning regimens, stem cell reinfusion, engraftment and recovery, acute effects of transplant, discharge, and follow-up care. Competent in the administration of cellular therapy products, including hematopoietic stem cells, and immune effector cells, and other cellular therapies. Competent in the safe administration of high dose chemotherapy, innovative cellular therapies, immunotherapies, stem cell reinfusions, blood products, growth factors, hydration, and associated medications. Competent to assist in special procedures such as bone marrow biopsy or donor apheresis stem cell mobilization and collection. Competent in providing care for immunocompromised patients with complex needs. Competent in monitoring and care related to the administration of cellular therapy products and signs of emergency and higher-level care needed. Competent in the delivery of effective nursing care to prevent, detect, and manage early and late effects associated with cellular therapies. Conducts and reinforces patient education, including treatment plan/regimen, symptom management, side effects, patient family responsibilities related to self-care, and available resources at home or at facility. Demonstrates competence in collection of blood specimens and blood cultures. Assists with coordination of specialty lab and diagnostic testing, pharmacokinetics, disease staging, and research based clinical trials. Demonstrates competence in chemotherapy administration through ONS. Competently administers medications via all routes, using the 6 rights, medication bar scanner and monitors patient for side effects. Care for, assess, and monitor patients with Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) and epidural catheters. Highly experienced in providing care for patients with IV lines, central lines, and ports. Completion of Basic Electrocardiogram (ECG) course in online learning management system. Ability to read, interpret, and operate cardiac and other invasive and noninvasive monitors, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms/trends, and institute appropriate interventions within 6 months of hire. Demonstrates effective communication skills to manage complex patient and family needs. Demonstrates skills to assess and intervene in life-threatening situations. Ability to care for patients who are aggressive, agitated, in seclusion or restrained.

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