RN - Clinical Coordinator, Blood & Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program

Shift:Monday - Friday, days. Occasional after hours work required
Department: Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $79,040 - $112,985 per year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, highly organized Clinical Coordinator Nurse to play a vital role in our Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program (BMTCTP), supporting patients through one of the most critical journeys of their lives. In this dynamic role, you will serve as a trusted patient advocate, coordinating every aspect of the transplant process-from referral and evaluation through transplant and post-transplant care-while ensuring seamless communication among providers, patients, and families. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical transplant experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to think critically while managing complex clinical, financial, and insurance-related processes. You will educate and empower patients and families, develop supportive resources, and act as a key liaison between referring practices, insurers, and the multidisciplinary transplant team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and are passionate about delivering coordinated, patient-centered care, this is an opportunity to make a profound and lasting impact at MU Health Care.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage referral, evaluation, consent, and pre-transplant data for transplant patients and coordinate the clinical management of post-transplant patients.

Develop materials and deliver programs to educate and support patients, families, and clinicians throughout the transplant process.

Serve as liaison between referring practices and MU Health Care.

Schedule tests, assessments, work-ups, and admissions for patients and provide patients with written information regarding upcoming tests, evaluations, procedures, etc.

Follow the patient from referral and through post-transplant care.

Perform duties necessary if the patient requires an allogeneic transplant, either related or unrelated.

Perform donor searches for patients requiring unrelated allogeneic donor transplants.

Provide necessary information to insurers regarding pre-transplant and transplant procedures and processes.

Coordinate the receipt of verifiable authorization/precertification from patient insurers for evaluations, work-ups, and transplants before the procedure or process. Advise both patients and providers of patient insurance status.

Ensure resources are available to assist the patient with contacting sources of assistance such as disability, Medicare, and Medicaid, and assist the patient with questions regarding insurance or billing.

May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Clinical experience in care and treatment of transplant patients.

High level attention to detail.

Excellent organizational skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Critical thinking.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Three (3) years of RN experience.

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in blood and marrow transplant clinical coordination.

Oncology experience strongly preferred.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.