Job Description

Industry: Healthcare / Health Services - Nursing / LPNs / LVNs

Job Category: Medical / Health - Nurse

Advanced Specialty Staff RN @ Swedish First Hill

Full Time 1 FTE

Day shift

Hiring Bonus and relocation for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Join us, and find out how many ways we offer you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

The BMT Coordinator is responsible for assessment of needs, education, and coordination of the care of BMT and certain Blood Cancer patients and their families required throughout the disease process. The Coordinator will communicate all aspects of the plan of care with patients, families, and other members of the Transplant Team, other health care providers, and payors.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued they re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

• 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 (pharmacist, social work, nutritionist, oncology support team, and financial advisors) 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 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.

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)

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $100,000 to $156,000

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Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - Yes

Overtime Eligible - Yes

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

1+ to 2 years experience

Seniority Level - Associate

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Certification

Willingness to Travel - Never

Screening Questions
Do you have at least 1 year experience in an hem oncology environment as a RN? (clinical rotation in school and residency program do not count. This is an experienced RN role in hem oncology)

Ideal Candidate

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