Registered Nurse- Bispecific/CAR-T

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer care and advanced treatments
• Access opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference.
• Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region.
• Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care.

Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Pay Range: $41 - $50 Per Hour

*Differential offered *

The company will provide a 12% shift differential.

Schedule: Hybrid Role: Remote monitoring and on call direct patient care in outpatient setting.

• Shift A: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Shift B: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Training:

• Candidates must be available to complete a mandatory 12-week comprehensive training program, which will be conducted exclusively during day shift hours.

SCOPE: Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

A Bispecific/CAR-T Registered Nurse (RN) is a specialized oncology professional responsible for managing patients receiving advanced immunotherapy, specifically Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and Bispecific T-cell Engager (BiTE) therapies. They focus on patient education, close monitoring for complex toxicities like Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) and Immune Effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS), and coordination of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Administration & Monitoring: Remote and/or in person monitoring for patients receiving ramp up Bispecific therapy and/or CAR-T.  Administer intravenous supportive care medication in an outpatient setting as needed. 
• Toxicity Management: Closely monitor for CRS and ICANS, using protocols to identify, grade, and manage these potentially life-threatening side effects remotely or in outpatient setting. 
• Patient Education & Caregiver Support: Educate patients on treatment plans, side effects, and after-care instructions.
• Care Coordination: Act as a liaison between the patient, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Long-term Surveillance: Manage follow-up visits, coordination , remote monitoring, and lab monitoring. 
• Documentation & Safety: Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). 
• Administrative Tasks: Perform remote administrative tasks between patient monitoring visits or low patient census. Tasks include but are not limited to:
• Chart prep for clinic location infusion room preparedness.  
• Chart Audits 
• Prescription renewal queue monitoring and completion 

 MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training –  

• Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program; BSN is often preferred.

• Licensure/Certification: Current state RN license and Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

• Skills: Strong critical thinking and the ability to manage complex, high-risk patient reactions.

EXPERIENCE –

• Experience: 2–5 years of nursing experience, with strong preference for oncology or bone marrow transplant (BMT) experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.  Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.  Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)