This department is estimated to move to the beautiful new Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Women's Cancers in June of 2023.

You will start with the current BMT unit and eventually move towards expansion.

We would love for you to be a part of this expansion!

The new Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Women’s Cancers will expand clinical space at Huntsman Cancer Institute by 220,000 square feet. It will also increase HCI’s clinical care capacity by 50%. Once completed the eight-story patient care facility will include:

• An entire floor dedicated to breast and gynecologic cancers

• A new endoscopy center

• Expanded wellness and integrative health center

• 48 inpatient rooms

• A new blood and marrow cancer treatment space

• An oncology faculty workspace

Exterior walkways and sky bridges will connect The Kathryn F. Kirk Center to the current cancer hospital and research space.

SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED!

Hospitals and Clinics is embarking on a new program to attract and retain qualified employees. The program provides a signing bonus for newly hired employees at a 0.50 FTE or greater.

• The first installment is paid out upon hire within the first 30 days.

• The second installment is paid out after 1 year of employment.

In order to qualify:

• The applying candidate must be an external candidate.

• Must start position before March 31, 2023.

• If, at any time during the first twelve (12) months of employment, an eligible employee drops below a .50 FTE, all future bonuses are forfeited, regardless of whether or not they later return to an FTE above .50.

• If an eligible employee terminates from the organization and is subsequently rehired, they must have been separated from the organization for a period of at least 3 months before becoming eligible once again for the program.

Please ask your recruiter for more info!

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

The Bone Marrow Transplant & Hematology Inpatient Unit at Huntsman Cancer Institute is a 25-bed inpatient unit that primarily cares for patients with hematologic malignancies i.e. leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, etc. We see patients at various stages of their cancer journey, including new diagnosis, treatment/maintenance, complications/symptom management, curative, or end of life. This patient population is complex and tends to have high acuity. Therefore, RNs have a 3:1 patient ratio, and are supported by HCAs with a 5:1 patient ratio. Our unit is fast-paced and provides lots of opportunities for critical thinking, learning and growth. Our RNs are skilled in IV chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration, central line care, stem cell transplantation, and CAR-T cell therapy. We typically have a longer length of stay, as some of our transplant patients can stay inpatient for an average of 3-4 weeks. This uniquely allows our team to have the opportunity to build connections with our patients and their loved ones, which is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. We work closely with many interdisciplinary teams to ensure our patients are receiving well-rounded care from all viewpoints. Our service lines are highly involved with the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) at HCI, and our staff has the chance to see research go from “bench to the bedside,” including Phase 1 trials. What a great opportunity to be involved with cutting—edge science that is changing cancer care today! We have a supportive and inclusive team with a culture of community, where teamwork is highly valued. We share a common goal of providing compassionate care to oncology patients and positively impacting their experience. In 2023, our unit will be moving to the new Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Women’s Cancers at Huntsman Cancer Institute, and expanding to 48-beds. This expansion will allow our teams to further specialize in Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant. More details to come soon!

To learn more about Hunstman Cancer Hospital, click here.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

All newly hired RNs in this position will attend a 7-week Transition to Practice Program where they will learn about fundamental skills, protocols and standards of care at University of Utah Health. New graduate RNs (with less than 1 year of experience as an RN) will also be automatically enrolled in our year-long Nurse Residency Program where they will meet for four hours once a month to receive additional education and support as they begin their career with U Health. For more information about these programs please visit: https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/hospital/administration/nurse-residency-program.php

Responsibilities

• Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.

• Assesses, plans, and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.

• Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient's records.

• Evaluates patient response to interventions and modify plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals.

• Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post-discharge care programs.

• Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient's condition warrants.

• Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.

• Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.

• Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.

• Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.

• Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians' orders.

• Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.

• Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

• Ability to provide care to the population served.

• Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.

• Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 12-hour, extended or alternative shifts.

• Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.

• Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.

• Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Qualifications Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Some positions may require additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire.

About Huntsman Cancer Institute

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

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