Registered Nurse, Cellular Therapy 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:

• Coordinates evaluation process for pre-transplant patients to ensure effective use of hospital and clinical resources.

• Coordinates and/or schedules appropriate pre-transplant work-up and pre-donation work-up for autologous donors (recipients), stem cell consenting, mobilization and collection, as directed by protocol and physician. 

• Evaluates pre-transplant testing, noting discrepancies between test results and eligibility criteria. Addresses test results with physician.

• As authorized representative for CAR-T manufacturer, manages hospital enrollment and certification; ensures all relevant staff are trained in REMS for each immune effector cell product; ensures that processes and procedures related to REMS maintain compliance; and manages audits carried out by the manufacturer.

• 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 Cellular Therapy Program.

• Completes necessary documentation according to CIBMTR guidelines including pre- and post-transplant follow-up information.

• Collaborates with transplant financial coordinator and insurance case managers to provide appropriate data to ensure authorizations and timely financial review.

• Calls patients regarding follow-up related to insurance transplant procedure coverage, schedule of pre-transplant testing, stem cell mobilization and collection, transplant, and education follow-up. Document as appropriate in the outpatient electronic medical record.

• Provides continual communication with manager, director, physicians, and nurses to ensure comprehensive management of patient care.

• Must be able to work M-F, 5 8's

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• 3 years stem cell transplant; allogeneic, autologous and CAR-T

• Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent

• Arizona Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License form a Compact State

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification-an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training site, American Safety & Health Institute, or Red Cross BLS certification is required upon hire. If their current certification does not meet the guidelines, stakeholders will have (30) days from the date of hire to acquire attend an onsite initial BLS course and will be required to renew every two years.

• Oncology/Hematology/Autologous Stem Cell Transplant

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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