Coordinator Transplant at RWJBarnabas Health – New Brunswick, New Jersey

Job Title:Coordinator Transplant

Location:Morris Cancer Center

Department Name:Cancer Ctr-Admin

Req #:0000204478

Status:Salaried

Shift:Day

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00, Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work,

The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience,

RWJBH is seeking an Adult Transplant and Cell Therapy Coordinator at the New Brunswick Campus,

This is a full-time, day position,

Responsible for Responsible for participating in the coordination of patient care throughout the Transplant and Cell Therapy process, including: the ongoing assessment, and evaluation of patients preparing for and undergoing Blood and Marrow Transplant or Immune Effector Cell therapy,

The coordinator will follow all BMT and IEC patients post-transplant for survival and related post-transplant toxicities and needs,

The coordinator will be responsible for screening and educating potential and actual donors,

Requirements and Qualifications

Education Bachelor s degree in nursing or higher

Experience Transplant and Cell Therapy experience preferred

Certification Successfully obtain Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse BMTCN certification within 1 year of start date,

Maintains BMTCN Certification,

Job Specific Requirements

Interacts daily with patients, families/caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to provide and facilitate care,

Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure a successful continuum of care,

Utilizes knowledge of transplant/cellular therapy contract requirements within the interdisciplinary team to help ensure contract compliance,

Coordinate and promote the clinical activities of BMT and IEC therapies,

Document care thoroughly in the medical record,

Provide patient status reports to community and referring physicians and third-party payors,

Collaborate in the development and update of protocols and guidelines for the clinical program policy and procedures,

Participate in all transplant and IEC related meetings,

Organize comprehensive searches for unrelated stem cell products utilizing the National Marrow Donor Program and other databases, as well as international cooperative registries,

Provide education to patients and families regarding the processes and procedures involved in the search for related and unrelated donors,

Demonstrate consistent knowledge of and compliance with FACT, CIBMTR, NMDP, IRB and any other applicable regulatory standards,

Complete and maintain required training related to any requirements of participation specific to regulatory standards related to research and BMT and IEC therapy,

Complete paper or electronic data reporting forms for the CIMBMTR and the NMDP, in a timely manner,

Participate in teaching activities for intra-disciplinary team members, nurses, students and in the community for professional groups and referring practices,

Organize and participate in transplant and IEC education, including formal patient pre-transplant classes,

Assure appropriate orientation and training for new transplant coordinators,

Maintain up-to-date knowledge and adheres to policies and procedures set forth by RWJBH, Rutgers Cancer Institute, and all relevant regulatory agencies,

Maintain logs or data tracking as requested,

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of patient satisfaction through experience and safety

Communicate effectively with leadership, patients, and members of the patient care team

Respect patient s rights and maintains patient confidentiality

Strong written and oral communication skills

Attention to accuracy and detail, including demonstrating integrity in all work

Ability to work independently in a team environment

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure

Create and promote an environment of teamwork,

Perform all other duties as assigned