Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Coordinator – Full Time – Cancer Center Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

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Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Coordinator

• Full Time
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  Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Coordinator
• Full Time
• Cancer Center locations
  New Orleans
• New Orleans Region
• Louisiana
  time type
  Full time
  posted on
  Posted 18 Days Ago
  job requisition id
  REQ_00231011 We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed
• our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job assumes responsibility as a patient advocate and patient educator to promote optimum patient independence, self-care, and rehabilitation. Is an integral member of the transplant team and assists the transplant physicians by independently monitoring patients as they progress through all aspects of the transplant procedure, managing outpatient clinics, and periodically reviewing all patients with the physicians. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Education Required

•  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR Associate’s degree in healthcare field Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or specialty area Work Experience Required
•  5 years experience in a healthcare related field.
  Preferred
• Experience in the pre and post transplant and coordination of care for Bone Marrow Transplant patients. Experience as a Bone Marrow Clinical Transplant Coordinator Certifications Required
•  none Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.

Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Self-directed
Good interpersonal skills Job Duties Coordinates Pre-Transplant assessments, plans timeline for therapy and determines financial eligibility for bone marrow transplant.
Monitors bone marrow transplant patients as they progress through inpatient unit and helps with transition to outpatient status.
Coordinates Post-Transplant outpatient assessments, plans and arranges for long-term follow-up with primary care physicians once treatment is completed.
Provides patient education pre and post-transplant.
Provides education and shares innovative ideas with colleagues.
Maintains professional growth and development.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Light Work

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (

Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated

Light Work:

(1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability). The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/ or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready to make a difference? Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users.