Advanced Specialty Staff RN

Job Description

BMT Coordinator

The BMT Coordinator is responsible for assessing the needs, educating, and coordinating the care of BMT and certain Blood Cancer patients and their families throughout the disease process.

• Monitors patient/family before, during and after transplantation for physical, emotional, psychosocial, and financial needs and intervenes when appropriate. Refers patients to members of the BMT team as needed, and/or utilizes community resources when appropriate.
• Coordinates the patient pre-admission work-up and visits. Gathers and reviews all pertinent clinical information (including past treatments and outcomes) and presents this to the transplant physician with special notes to abnormal results.
• Collaborates with direct health care providers to establish a plan of care, facilitates continuity of care across departments (both in-patient and out-patient) within hospital and home health providers. Coordinates all services for BMT and targeted Blood Cancer patients, and oversees National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) processes as needed.
• Coordinates the transfer of patient care from Stem Cell Transplant Program back to referring physician and is responsible for long-term follow-up, which includes but is not limited to: periodic updates on patient condition, coordinating follow-up visits with Stem Cell Transplant physician and referring physician, and coordinating provision of post-discharge necessary services.
• Educates patients, their families, to assist understanding of the disease, and processes and procedures surrounding pre- and post-transplant issues. Acts as a resource for members of the interdisciplinary team on transplant care and protocols to promote positive outcomes for BMT patients.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary team members, patients and families, and payors in a timely manner to ensure comprehensive documentation.
• Performs admissions and continued stay reviews as needed.
• Acts as an advocate for patient's benefits. Manages outpatient drug benefits. Investigates formulary and obtains overrides if needed. Identifies need for indigent drug program and coordinates the application process.
• Keeps current on requirements mandated by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), NMDP, and other regulatory bodies, monitors compliance.
• Supports the mission and vision of Swedish Health Services and The Swedish Cancer Institute and demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.
• Understands and is committed to helping The Swedish Cancer Institute achieve its goals.
• Participates in weekly transplant team meetings; prepares, obtains and presents information as appropriate.
• Enters select patient data into database; reviews information and updates as required.
• Attends meetings and participates on committees as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 1 year Hematology Oncology Nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)