Clinical Coordinator III (RN) - Hematology & Oncology (BMT)

Responsibilities

• Conduct referral intake and screening for all potential transplant candidates.
• Oversee the evaluation of candidates for stem cell transplantation and stem cell collection.
• Ensure completion of pre-transplant work-ups and maintain accurate documentation in pre-transplant records.
• Care for and coordinate all aspects of the transplantation process for selected candidates.
• Serve as a liaison between departments involved in patient care.
• Support data collection and reporting activities.
• Communicate evaluation status and care plans with patients, families, and referring physicians.
• Collaborate with the Financial Coordinator to obtain insurance authorization for transplantation.
• Partner with the Leukemia Service Nurse Practitioner to facilitate HLA typing for patients and family members.
• Coordinate with Myeloma and Lymphoma Service RNs to obtain clinical information on referred patients.
• Support clinical care activities, including central line care, chemotherapy administration, injectable medications, and patient education on self-administration techniques.
• Participate in weekly transplant program meetings.
• Maintain regular (at least bimonthly) communication with patients to provide updates on pre-transplant progress and monitor health status; relay updates to transplant physicians.
• Provide finalized pre-transplant evaluation packets to the inpatient transplant Nurse Practitioner following physician sign-off.
• Develop and update patient education materials, including print and audiovisual resources.
• Organize and facilitate pre-transplant orientation sessions in collaboration with the Transplant Administrator, Social Worker, and Nurse Practitioner.
• Attend transplant clinics to perform patient evaluations and deliver education to transplant candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, plus four years of related clinical experience.
• Prior Blood Stem Cell Transplant (BMT) experience.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule and a fast-paced, evolving work environment.

Qualifications

• Medical Oncology experience.
• Prior experience as a BMT Coordinator.

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Benefits

Position offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$115,000 - $135,000 per year, with final salary determined by a variety of factors including departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

Schedule

4, 10 hour shifts/week. Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.