(RN) Cellular Therapy Transplant Coordinator - 132628

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements, and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Under the supervision of the BMT Nurse Manager, the Nurse Coordinator will serve as a consultant and liaison for patients and their families in collaboration with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, financial and administrative staff, inpatient and outpatient nursing staff, and community organizations.

Independently assess and develop a pre-cellular therapy plan of care. Provide specific teaching, counseling, consultation, assessment, and nursing care. Consult with attending physicians to determine suitability and eligibility, and coordinate collection, cell processing, and admission through the continuum of care. Serve as a Cellular Therapy Coordinator for Immune Effector Cell (IEC) and autologous stem cell therapy.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• RN License issued by the State of California.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Minimum three (3) years of Hematology/Oncology/BMT experience required.

• Must have current knowledge of chemotherapy protocols.

• Must have strong knowledge of cancer care, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Must have the ability to recognize and manage oncologic emergencies.

• Must have positive communication and telephone skills and positive stress management and coping skills.

• BSN.

• Blood & Marrow Transplant (BMTCN) or Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.

• Immune Effector Cell (IEC) training.

• Must be able to work with vulnerable patients throughout their cancer journey.

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, and various locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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