RN-Transplant Coordinator-BMT - Transplant-Marrow

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Job Requisition ID:

R00042029

Job Category:

Nursing

Organization:

Aphaeresis Lab and BMT

Location/s:

Jackson Medical Mall

Job Title:

RN-Transplant Coordinator-BMT - Transplant-Marrow

Job Summary:

To coordinate and organize the evaluation and care of patients for possible transplants. To educate transplant recipients, their families, and potential donors regarding transplantation.

Education & Experience

BSN in Nursing plus two (2) years of related nursing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:  Valid RN license

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of healthcare and medical procedures, including terminology.
• Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical history procedures and documentation.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented.
• Decision-making skills.
  
  Responsibilities
  • Educates recipients, their families, and potential donors regarding all aspects of marrow transplantation, expected outcomes, complications, and patient responsibilities. Provides emotional support to family members.
  • Provides daily or weekly clinical assessment of the patient; monitors and enter lab data daily; communicates any significant changes to physician.
  • Reviews patient lab tests and patient monitoring records and assesses patient problems; provides and assists with medication administration.
  • Participates in hospital committees and staff meetings; participates in patient care conferences and continuing education to keep abreast of latest trends in transplantation; emphasizes compliance.
  • Communicates with primary referring physicians for updates, evaluations, and clinical care concerns; provides complete and accurate information at evaluation meetings.
  • Completes both pre-tx and post-tx chart documentation for internal and external forms (CIBMTR), including baseline, day 30, day 100, and yearly.
  • Facilitates insurance approval process with financial transplant coordinator.  Schedules and coordinates the testing required for transplant approval.
  • Works with social worker for assistance with indigent programs for patients without insurance coverage.
  • The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands
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