Nurse Coordinator (RN), BMT - Cellular Therapy

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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)

The Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (BMT-CT) program has been a leader in the field for over 30 years. Our growing program offers autologous transplants, allogeneic transplants including those using cord blood and haploidentical donors, CAR-T therapy for both malignant and non-malignant disorders, and state-of-the-art research treatment.

The BMT-CT Nurse Coordinator (NC) is a distinctive position within the cohesive BMT-CT program. The NC is the primary clinical contact for patients and families during the pre-treatment phase, and again following acute recovery in the post-treatment phase. In the pre-treatment role, NCs work closely with our physicians to determine what protocols patients will be eligible for, arrange for all required pre-treatment testing, educate the patient and family about the plan of care, coordinate donor search and related donor evaluations, and work with referring physicians. In the post-treatment role NCs work closely with referring physicians and a variety of other specialties as needed in managing long term care, Graft versus Host Disease, and other related complications for this very complex population. There are many opportunities for NCs to advance their knowledge and participate in efforts to improve the care of our patients.

The NC will gain advanced knowledge of the diseases we treat, the therapies we provide, and the management of the long-term side effects of those therapies. Applicant strengths must include: clinical acumen; attention to detail; critical thinking; excellent communication skills; and the ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage a complex caseload. BMT, Hematology, or Oncology specific experience is required. Nurse Coordinator experience is preferred. Within two years of hire we expect that NCs will become BMT certified.

A Brief Overview
Nurse Coordinator describes a variety of specialized nursing positions that provide professional support, planning, coordinating, and facilitating patient care for selected patient populations across the continuum of care, ensuring compliance with provider orders and established policies and procedures. This position utilizes the nursing process without providing direct patient care. Nurse Coordinators provide coordination and care for patients requiring assistance and support in accessing and managing their health care needs. As an integral member of the care team, they collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure continuity of care and coordination of a wide variety of patient care services. Responsibilities include coordinating patient communication, patient education, and preparing patients and/or caregivers for procedures and tests in collaboration with the health care team; ensuring continuity of care and coordination, identifying opportunities to improve patient care services; and assisting clinic management to identify and develop operational needs.

This job description covers all classifications for Nurse Coordinators within the organization. All RNCs must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, and Qualifications.

There is a Voluntary clinical leadership and career advancement program designed to recognize and reward professional excellence in the role of Nurse Coordinator. Promotion is determined based on the Registered Nurse Coordinator (RNC) Clinical Ladder Program. Here is a description of the various levels:
Level I: Nurse Coordinator
Level II: Advanced Nurse Coordinator
Level III: Expert Nurse Coordinator

What you will do

• Provides age-specific, quality, patient-centered care to all patients using the nursing process and standards of nursing practice with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of the human experience

• Expedites appropriate care and treatment, using critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment especially given the patient may present with complex problems or potentially life-threatening conditions

• Assesses, triages, and provides nursing consultation, performs follow-up and care coordination during face to face encounters or using telecommunications technologies during encounters

• Applies appropriate nursing interventions, such as identifying and clarifying patient needs, conducting health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating nursing and other health services, assisting patient to navigate health care system, and evaluating patient outcomes.

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