Registered Nurse - Stem Cell Transplant Coordinator

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The RN Transplant Coordinator is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for coordinating the care of adult autologous and allogeneic Stem Cell transplant and CAR-T therapy recipients (donors) during the pre and post phases of the transplant trajectory. This position is responsible for assessment of needs, education, and coordination of the care of stem cell transplant and certain blood cancer patients and their families require throughout the disease process. The RN Transplant Coordinator is an integral member of a larger interdisciplinary team contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and in providing leadership to the organization.  The individual must possess strong organizational and excellent communication skills and be able to work independently and as a team.  The position requires interaction with patients, families, and a variety of personnel throughout the COH system and the community.  The individual who holds this position exemplifies the COH mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with COH Cellular Therapy Program policies and procedures.

The successful candidate:

• Coordinates evaluation process for pre-transplant patients to ensure effective use of hospital and clinical resources.
• Coordinates and/or schedules appropriate pre-transplant work-up and pre-donation work-up for autologous donors (recipients), stem cell consenting, mobilization and collection, as directed by protocol and physician. 
• Evaluates pre-transplant testing, noting discrepancies between test results and eligibility criteria. Addresses test results with physician.
• As authorized representative for CAR-T manufacturer, manages hospital enrollment and certification; ensures all relevant staff are trained in REMS for each immune effector cell product; ensures that processes and procedures related to REMS maintain compliance; and manages audits carried out by the manufacturer.
• Educates patients along the continuum to assist understanding of processes and procedures surrounding pre- and post-transplant issues, disease, treatment, management, and supportive care.  Educates & serves as a resource for nurses and other multidisciplinary team members about patient care issues to promote positive outcomes for transplant patients.
• Participates or leads team conferences, rounds, or meetings in relation to care of the transplant patient or program issues.  Responsible to update and maintain the clinical database.
• Supports and participates in the strategic plan of COH Department of Nursing, and Cellular Therapy Program.
• Completes necessary documentation according to CIBMTR guidelines including pre- and post-transplant follow-up information.
• Collaborates with transplant financial coordinator and insurance case managers to provide appropriate data to ensure authorizations and timely financial review.
• Calls patients regarding follow-up related to insurance transplant procedure coverage, schedule of pre-transplant testing, stem cell mobilization and collection, transplant, and education follow-up. Document as appropriate in the outpatient electronic medical record.
• Provides continual communication with manager, director, physicians, and nurses to ensure comprehensive management of patient care.
• Must be able to work M-F, 5 8's

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• 3 years stem cell transplant; allogeneic, autologous and CAR-T
• Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Arizona Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License form a Compact State
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification-an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training site, American Safety & Health Institute, or Red Cross BLS certification is required upon hire. If their current certification does not meet the guidelines, stakeholders will have (30) days from the date of hire to acquire attend an onsite initial BLS course and will be required to renew every two years.
• Oncology/Hematology

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