Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Job Type:
Regular
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment of Medicine - Transplant & Cellular Therapy CenterFull time40
1First Shift (United States of America)
Collaborates with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to facilitate autologous and allogeneic transplants at the organization; serves as the primary contact between the BMT program, the patients, donors, National Marrow and Donor Program (NMDP) and ancillary support services for a majority of per-transplant activities; assumes a number of different roles, including but not limited to: clinician, educator, resource person, navigator, patient advocate and organization representative; arranges for tests, exams, procedures and consults for blood and marrow transplant (BMT) recipients, related/unrelated donors and for NMDP volunteer donors referred for product collection to the organization; participates in discussions with BMT physicians in identifying best donor/recipient match by comparative evaluations of HLA typing and other considerations such as the patient’s disease status and donor’s age, gender, blood type, height and weight; performs and reports on the status of all unrelated NMDP searches; reviews all clinical information and provides clinical summary of patient to providers prior to clinic visits as needed; completes and maintains all spreadsheets containing patient data, i.e. HLA typing, patient lists, consult lists, etc.; communicates with referring physicians regarding the patients’ status in all phases of the transplant process; notifies clinical personnel and case management department of all changes in patient schedules for pre-transplant or transplant phase of care and any alternative courses of action that need to be implemented; educates patients, families and caregivers about the transplant process, evaluations, HLA typing, donor selection as appropriate and long-term follow-up and care; participates in multi-disciplinary conferences for management of the program including, but not limited to: patient clearance, QA, consent review and SOP revision; attends educational in-services as appropriate; participates in professional activities and related transplant organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. The starting pay range for this position is $110,007- $112,491 which includes a comprehensive benefits package. The listed pay range reflects the range of potential compensation for this role. The actual offer may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
Required Education and Experience
License and Certification Requirement
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or eligibility for certification.
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in transplant, cellular therapy, or oncology nursing; or
2. Associates degree and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in transplant, cellular therapy, or oncology nursing.
NOTES:
1. Incumbents must obtain and maintain applicable certification, as required by area of specialty and outlined in Departmental procedures, within thirty (30) months of appointment to this position and as a condition of continued employment.
2. As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within six (6) months of their appointment to this title.
3. Incumbents must complete twelve (12) cancer-related contact hours per calendar year unless certified by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC).
4. Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor of Nursing degree
Experience in Blood and Marrow Transplant and/or
Cellular Therapy or Solid Organ Transplant
Experience in Oncology Nursing
Maintains a Professional Certification in Nursing: prefer ONCC (Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation) related
Experience in Patient Care Coordination. Skills including: Highly organized with excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively within teams and independently. Manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Ability to analyze situations and problem solve
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