The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Registered Nurse - BMT Cellular Therapy Coordinator
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Registered Nurse - BMT Cellular Therapy Coordinator
Job Description - Registered Nurse - BMT Cellular Therapy Coordinator (914835)
Job Description
Registered Nurse - BMT Cellular Therapy Coordinator - (914835)
Description
Registered Nurse - BMT Cellular Therapy Coordinator
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY The Transplant and Cellular Therapy Coordinator is responsible for coordination of the evaluation and preparation of patients for Hematopoietic Stem Cell (HSC) transplantation and cellular therapies. Works under general supervision in the management and care of patients with oncologic and hematologic malignancies and other diseases that are treated with Hematopoietic Stem Cell transplantation and cellular therapies.
BENEFITS
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Education Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience 3 years oncology nursing experience and prior BMT/Hematologic Malignancies experience required
Licenses and Certifications (RN) REGISTERED NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and (OCN) ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED NURSE within 1 Year or (CPHON) CERT PED HEMATLGY ONCOLGY NURS within 1 Year or (CBCN) CERTIFIED BREAST CARE NURSE within 1 Year or (BMTCN) BloodMarrow Transplant Cert RN within 1 Year
Preferred JOB DUTIES
Works with physician to determine appropriate timing of pre-transplant or cellular therapy diagnostic testing, various assessments, and the procurement and/or infusion of stem cell or cellular therapy products.
Coordinates the scheduling of transplant or cellular therapy related care including hospital admission. Works in conjunction with multidisciplinary team throughout the various stages of the transplant or cellular therapy process.
Educates patients and their families about the transplant or cellular therapy process and what to expect during each phase.
Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing workload and managing multiple responsibilities.
Coordinates, reviews, and distributes all results of transplant or cellular therapy testing to the clinical team.
Coordinates and obtains authorizations for medications and procedures as needed during phases of transplant and cellular therapy process.
Coordinates all necessary testing and appointments for patients and related donors; to include the evaluation and collection process for transplant or cellular therapy treatment.
Counsels donor and family regarding donation; reviews history; assists transplant physician with the review of all pertinent blood work and tissue typing.
Coordinates National Marrow Donor Program search for patients in need of an unrelated donor.
Coordinates tissue typing and analysis of samples for any and all potential donors. Interprets specialized tissue typing reports to assist the transplant physician in selecting the best possible donor.
Facilitates coordination for acquisition, receipt, and infusion of all stem cell and cellular therapy products with outside institutions.
Ensures that each patient understands and voluntarily signs the consent for transplant or cellular therapy, chemotherapy, and transfusion of supplemental blood products.
Participates in routine and special patient care conferences.
Attends multidisciplinary team meetings for disease site specialty.
Collaborates with the program administrator in short, intermediate, and long-range planning for the transplant and cellular therapy program through regularly scheduled staff and individual program meetings
Maintains applicable training requirements associated with transplant and cellular therapy processes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security: This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity for all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
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Job Description
Registered Nurse - BMT Cellular Therapy Coordinator - (914835)
Description
Registered Nurse - BMT Cellular Therapy Coordinator
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY The Transplant and Cellular Therapy Coordinator is responsible for coordination of the evaluation and preparation of patients for Hematopoietic Stem Cell (HSC) transplantation and cellular therapies. Works under general supervision in the management and care of patients with oncologic and hematologic malignancies and other diseases that are treated with Hematopoietic Stem Cell transplantation and cellular therapies.
BENEFITS
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Education Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience 3 years oncology nursing experience and prior BMT/Hematologic Malignancies experience required
Licenses and Certifications (RN) REGISTERED NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and (OCN) ONCOLOGY CERTIFIED NURSE within 1 Year or (CPHON) CERT PED HEMATLGY ONCOLGY NURS within 1 Year or (CBCN) CERTIFIED BREAST CARE NURSE within 1 Year or (BMTCN) BloodMarrow Transplant Cert RN within 1 Year
Preferred JOB DUTIES
Works with physician to determine appropriate timing of pre-transplant or cellular therapy diagnostic testing, various assessments, and the procurement and/or infusion of stem cell or cellular therapy products.
Coordinates the scheduling of transplant or cellular therapy related care including hospital admission. Works in conjunction with multidisciplinary team throughout the various stages of the transplant or cellular therapy process.
Educates patients and their families about the transplant or cellular therapy process and what to expect during each phase.
Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing workload and managing multiple responsibilities.
Coordinates, reviews, and distributes all results of transplant or cellular therapy testing to the clinical team.
Coordinates and obtains authorizations for medications and procedures as needed during phases of transplant and cellular therapy process.
Coordinates all necessary testing and appointments for patients and related donors; to include the evaluation and collection process for transplant or cellular therapy treatment.
Counsels donor and family regarding donation; reviews history; assists transplant physician with the review of all pertinent blood work and tissue typing.
Coordinates National Marrow Donor Program search for patients in need of an unrelated donor.
Coordinates tissue typing and analysis of samples for any and all potential donors. Interprets specialized tissue typing reports to assist the transplant physician in selecting the best possible donor.
Facilitates coordination for acquisition, receipt, and infusion of all stem cell and cellular therapy products with outside institutions.
Ensures that each patient understands and voluntarily signs the consent for transplant or cellular therapy, chemotherapy, and transfusion of supplemental blood products.
Participates in routine and special patient care conferences.
Attends multidisciplinary team meetings for disease site specialty.
Collaborates with the program administrator in short, intermediate, and long-range planning for the transplant and cellular therapy program through regularly scheduled staff and individual program meetings
Maintains applicable training requirements associated with transplant and cellular therapy processes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security: This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity for all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
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