RN - Registered Nurse Coordinator - Bone Marrow Transplant

Job Summary

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties

The Nurse Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of patient care related to the bone marrow transplant patients in collaboration with the transplanting physician and the bone marrow transplant interdisciplinary team. Establishes professional and working rapport with patients, families, referring physicians and support to the operation. Oversees the maintenance of complete and accurate patient records / data and completes patient reports to the Bone Marrow Transplant Registry.

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; 8 am to 4 : 30 pm. A minimum of 2 years RN work experience is required. BSN is strongly preferred.

Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification courses are required within 3 months of employment. Chemotherapy certification required after completion of required courses.

Job Duties :

• Coordinates the bone marrow transplant process including initial screening, intake visit, pre transplant assessment, stem cell collection and transplant.
• Maintains complete and accurate patient records and data and completes patient reports to the Bone Marrow Transplant Registry.
• Effectively maintains The Bone Marrow Transplant Programs Quality Management Program ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory bodies standards and requirements.
• Responsible for review of the policies and procedures set forth by the Bone Marrow Transplant Program.
• Provides input in development of budgetary needs for the transplant program.
• Interacts with insurance providers to be a patient advocate for transplant reimbursement and billing issues.
• Effectively engages and teaches those who provide care to the Bone Marrow Transplant patient population.
• Acts as mentor, teacher and coach to others; actively uses the team performance management process.
• Motivates others to seek and participate in developmental opportunities.
• Ensures all required quality improvement and quality control documentation is completed for assigned sections.

Benefits Of Working At Geisinger :

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members, but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally.

Position Details

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education

Experience

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Minimum Of 2 Years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification courses within 3 months of hire - Default Issuing Body; Oncoclogy Certified Nurse required after completion of required hours - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC); Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.