Registered Nurse: Ambulatory Care Services (C & W Mott Hospital IPOP Unit)

The IPOP Registered Nurse is accountable for the delivery of direct patient care, including patient education and the management of patients undergoing cell and gene therapy. Coordination of hospital admissions from IPOP

The Registered Nurse (RN) supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family; assesses the needs of the patient undergoing infusion treatment; plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; and teaches patients, families, orients colleagues and peers.

The RN administers cell and gene therapy, IV hydration, blood products, chemotherapy, biotherapy and immunotherapy. They are also responsible for managing the daily needs throughout the patient?s admission to the IPOP unit.

• High acuity symptom monitoring for CRS, neurotoxicity, infection, dehydration, and infusion reactions
• Support investigational and research-based cellular therapy protocols including protocol-specific monitoring, specimen collection, investigational product administration, toxicity assessment support, and required documentation/compliance activities.
• Coordinate research-related clinical activities including study-specific education, protocol implementation support, investigational infusion workflows, and collaboration with research, regulatory, and clinical trial teams.
• Support for FACT accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Coordination of admissions and follow up from Oncology Treatment evaluation center (OTEC)

Expectations

• Demonstrated ability to start IV?s, access ports and maintain vascular access
• Demonstrated ability to administer the required therapies as well as manage the complex needs of each individual patient.
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently, set goals, promote teamwork, coordinate and perform multiple activities and problem solve as measured by interview, references, and performance evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to set and implement priorities, organize and delegate effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate well with others (including peers)
• Demonstrate abilities in interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skill within all levels of the health care team
• Participate in program building experiences to facilitate safe practice.

• Five (5) years or more of RN experience
• Two (2) or more years of recent (in the last 3 years) cellular therapy/BMT RN experience
• Two (2) or more years of recent (in the last 6 years) Ambulatory Care Infusion Experience
• Experience with IV insertion
• BSN
• Certification by Oncology Certified Nurse-OCN, Certification by Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse-BMTCN

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined. If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

• Hours: 36 hrs/wk, Monday - Sunday
• Shift: Days Variable days of the week; including weekends and holidays. Variable shift lengths. Flexibility required.
• The standard hours of operation for the IPOP unit are variable. Weekend and holiday hours added based on patient needs.
• Location and home unit: CS Mott Hospital and any other location where cell and gene therapy is administered.