Job Description

The Senior MCC SCTCT Infusion Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients at the Mays Cancer Center. Provide nursing care to immunocompromised patients with complex needs, including hematology stem cell transplant and cellular therapy patients across the adult and geriatric spectrum in the outpatient setting. Demonstrate competency across the continuum of malignant hematology and stem cell transplantation. Deliver high-quality care across all domains of practice when caring for patients receiving cellular therapies. Develop and implement an individualized plan for utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Ensures enhanced patient outcomes through effective communication, collaboration, mentorship, and effective delegation in the exercise of his/her independent judgment. May lead or mentor lower level team members. Assesses the unit's needs related to practice and improvement opportunities.

• Applies comprehensive knowledge of hematopoietic stem cell transplant and cellular therapies in patient care, including managing disease states, utilizing transplant immunology principles, conducting patient evaluations, and providing follow-up care.
• Conducts physical examinations, completes complex medical testing, interprets results, consults with physicians, and implements treatment plans for patients under care; administers medications and injections as needed.
• Administration of cellular therapy products, including hematopoietic stem cells, immune effector cells, and other cellular therapies.
• Safely administer high-dose chemotherapy, innovative cellular therapies, immunotherapies, stem cell reinfusions, blood products, growth factors, hydration, and associated medications,
• Administers cellular therapy products and signs of emergency and higher-level care needed.
• Ensures the clinic flow runs smoothly and works closely with the assigned scheduler to ensure referrals, follow-up appointments, diagnostic tests, etc., are scheduled accordingly.
• Triages patient calls and works closely with call center team members.
• Assists and arranges for hospital admissions as needed.
• Follows-up on diagnostic tests, labs and ensures they are reported to the medical provider.
• Refers patients as needed to appropriate specialist, consults and collaborates with other members of the health care team, provides daily wound care as needed, schedules follow up appointments, weekly check appointments, and procedure appointments.
• Educates patients and family members on the therapy process.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates the skills and competencies required to complete duties safely and perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Uses therapeutic communication to establish relationships with patients, families, and the interprofessional team and collaborate on the plan of care.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers, applying customer service principles and positive language to enhance interactions.
• Able to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, and patients and their families.
• Exhibits strong assessment, organizational, and problem-solving abilities by effectively prioritizing multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Able to analyze information logically to coordinate work efficiently within schedule constraints while managing emergent requirements promptly.
• Participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.
• Advanced experience operating electronic medical records systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to serve as a preceptor and a mentor by fostering a teaching environment. Position eligible for preceptor premium pay with completion of preceptor education and leader approval.
• ** A Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field is required within two years of hire into this position.

EDUCATION:

Associates degree in Nursing is required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years of nursing experience in a healthcare environment is required.

Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) experience is preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Active TX RN licensure required.

Active CPR/BLS required.

BMTCN Blood and Marrow Transplant Certifed Nurse preferred.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.