Registered Nurse Care Manager (Navigator) – Viral-Specific T-Cell Program

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

CBDI Support

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

 

*Expected Starting Pay Range

$81,723.20 - $104,208.00

*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

 

Registered Nurse Care Manager (Navigator) – Viral-Specific T-Cell Program

Department: Cellular Therapy / Viral-Specific T-Cell (VST) Program
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Position: Full-Time
Location: Cincinnati Children’s
Required Education: BSN
Required Experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing experience

Position Overview

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Care Manager (Navigator) to support the growing Viral-Specific T-Cell (VST) Program. This position serves as the central clinical coordinator for patients receiving highly specialized cellular therapy and plays a critical role in ensuring safe, timely, and seamless access to treatment.

VST infusion volume has increased by approximately 40% over the past two fiscal years, creating significant growth in the coordination and administrative workload required to support these complex therapies. The RN Care Manager (Navigator) will work collaboratively with patients, families, providers, nursing teams, research staff, referring institutions, Hoxworth Cellular Therapy, and other key partners to coordinate care throughout the VST treatment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary RN Navigator and central coordinator for the VST program.
• Coordinate referral intake and facilitate timely evaluation and treatment planning for patients referred for VST therapy.
• Coordinate donor identification, donor availability, product logistics, and communication with Hoxworth Cellular Therapy and referring institutions.
• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient infusion planning and scheduling.
• Facilitate financial clearance and communicate with appropriate teams to address authorization or financial barriers.
• Maintain required clinical, regulatory, and program documentation.
• Coordinate communication among providers, nursing teams, research staff, referring institutions, cellular therapy partners, patients, and families.
• Monitor the patient's clinical status and proactively identify changes that may affect treatment timing or eligibility.
• Coordinate adjustments to treatment plans when donor availability, clinical status, or infusion schedules change.
• Provide education, guidance, and ongoing support to patients and families throughout the VST process.
• Identify and address barriers that may delay treatment and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop solutions.
• Support safe transitions between referring institutions, inpatient and outpatient settings, and treatment locations.
• Promote adherence to program protocols, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards.
• Serve as a consistent point of contact for patients, families, and referring providers throughout the treatment process.
• Support the continued growth and operational efficiency of the VST program.

Why This Role Matters

The VST RN Care Manager (Navigator) is essential to the successful delivery of this highly specialized therapy. Patients often require repeated coordination efforts because of changes in clinical condition, donor availability, treatment timing, or infusion scheduling.

By serving as a dedicated point of coordination, this role:

• Helps ensure timely access to potentially life-saving cellular therapy.
• Promotes patient safety and continuity throughout a complex treatment process.
• Ensures completion of critical regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Reduces administrative and coordination burden on physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members.
• Improves communication among Cincinnati Children’s, referring institutions, cellular therapy partners, patients, and families.
• Supports the continued growth and sustainability of the VST program.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Ohio
• Minimum of 5 years of professional nursing experience
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, and care coordination skills
• Ability to ind