Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant/Hematology/Oncology/Allergy/Immunology (B-3) is a pediatric unit providing comprehensive 24 hour nursing care to infants and children less than 14 years of age. The unit consists of 34 single patient rooms: 18 rooms with laminar flow and HEPA
filtration, 14 standard rooms and 2 negative pressure rooms.
The most commonly treated conditions include but not limited to the following:
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Hematological diseases
Non-malignant diseases
Solid tumors
Immunodeficiency disorders
Frequent Procedures/Services/Functions:
Use of the nursing process: assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation
Core Standards of Care
Medication administration and symptom management
Chemotherapy administration (IV push, IVPB, PO, IM, Intrathecal) and management
Procedural Sedation
Bone marrow aspiration & biopsy , lumbar puncture, skin and rectal biopsy
Blood and blood products (ATG, IVIG) administration including stem cell infusions (allogenic, autologous, cord blood)
Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
Nutritional Support (TPN, weight, caloric count, enteral feeds)
Management of Vascular Access Devices (Central and Peripheral)
Intermittent & continuous bladder irrigation
Tracheostomy management
Hemodynamic monitoring
Management of myelosuppression
Pain management including Patient Controlled Analgesia, Narcotic Infusions
Palliative care
Patient/family education
Psychosocial support
Ostomy care and management
Chest tube management
Oxygen therapy & pulse oximetry
Pre-op preparation & post-operative care
Mucositis assessment and management
Management of Stem Cell Infusions for patients admitted to non-BMT units
Hours of Operation
24 hours per day, 7 days a week
Required Qualifications/Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and
Current nursing license in USA, Canada, or UK, and
A minimum of six years experience as a Registered Nurse, including a minimum of one year of current experience as an Assistant Head Nurse in specialty area at a large acute-care teaching hospital in USA, Canada, UK.
Benefits Include:
Tax-Free income
Accommodations provided
Relocation Allowance
Free flights home
Generous vacations (54 days)
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