Outpatient Transplant Coordinator

Sammon Cancer Center - BMT has an exciting opportunity for an Outpatient Transplant Coordinator in Dallas, TX.
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), MSN preferred, from an accredited program for professional nursing education from four-year college or university. Minimum five years actively practicing as a registered nurse, including at least two years oncology and chemotherapy administration experience. Current oncology certification required. (Certification must be obtained within one year of employment and maintained.) Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer and hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Current RN state license.Current OCN and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.


SCOPE:

Coordinates the transplant department and provides comprehensive nursing care to patients and families during all phases of the transplant program. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs duties and responsibilities of a nurse clinician as required.
Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history; assisting in physical exam and psychosocial assessment.
Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the transplant physician.
Oversees management of symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to the intense high dose therapy, stem cell rescue and rehabilitation following rescue in collaboration with transplant physician.
Provides psychosocial support to patients and families throughout therapy and rehabilitation.
As necessary, facilitates communication among patient/family, physician and interdisciplinary team through facilitation of regular case conferences.
Facilitates or schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures and future appointments required for admission to the program and throughout the transplant process.Provides expert care for the transplant patient at all phases of the process consistent with established standards and utilization of the nursing process.
Participates in the development and implementation of standards for transplant patients in conjunction with other health care professionals.Oversees the maintenance of written and/or computer documentation of all patient care and treatments provided and paperwork required for reimbursement purposes in accordance to office standards.
Manages the reporting of data to company Transplant Network, International and Autologous Blood and Marrow Transplant Registries and other appropriate bodies. Incorporates company Transplant Network recommendations into clinical practice.
Develops and maintains quality assurance and outcome monitoring program.
Participates in clinical studies relative to chemotherapy and care of the transplant patient.
Interprets and communicates research and published data to nursing staff and other health care professionals relative to transplant patients.
Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.
Provides patient, family, community, and professional education to those interested in the process of transplantation.
Assists with marketing of transplant program to other health care professionals, payers, and community.
May supervise employees in the transplant program including infusion nurses and data entry specialists.