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 successful candidate:

• Must be able to work M-F, 8:00a-4:00p
• Coordinates evaluation process for pre-transplant patients to ensure effective use of hospital and clinical resources. This includes initiation and oversight of donor searches for unrelated donors. Responsible for initiating NMDP donor search.
• Coordinates transplantation process when a donor is available including communication between physicians, the National Marrow Donor Program as needed, patient/families and the medical team involved. Works closely with the National Marrow Donor Program to arrange unrelated donor transplants and services when needed.
• Coordinates and/or schedules appropriate pre-transplant work-up and pre-donation work-up for potential donors as directed by protocol and physician.
• Evaluates pre-transplant testing, noting discrepancies between test results and eligibility criteria. Addresses test results with physician.
• 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 Stem Cell Transplant Program.
• Completes necessary documentation according to the National Marrow Donor Program and CIBMTR guidelines including pre- and post-transplant follow-up information.
• Interacts with insurance coordinators providing appropriate data to ensure timely financial review.
• Calls patients regarding follow-up related to schedule of transplant, sibling testing, donor search, insurance transplant procedure coverage and education follow-up. Document as appropriate in the outpatient medical record.

• Provides continual communication with manager, director, physicians, and nurses to ensure comprehensive management of patient care.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate patient care and prioritize appropriately
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to support customer relations and communicate with other health care providers, employees, and the public.
• Strong critical thinking skills for donor procurement, education, and outcomes

• Current IL Registered Nurse license
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
• ACLS through American Heart Association
• 3 to 5 years nursing experience
• Completion of ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy class preferred.
• Experience with oncology, specifically hematology and stem cell transplant.

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City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.