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:

• Hematology
• Oncology

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

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:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person