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University of Utah Health Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator, RN in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Overview
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Hospitals and Clinics is embarking on a new program to attract and retain qualified employees. The program provides a signing bonus for new hired employees at a 0.50 FTE or greater.
The first installment is paid out upon hire within the first 30 days.
The second installment is paid out after 1 year of employment.
In order to qualify:
The applying candidate must be an external candidate.
If, at any time during the first twelve (12) months of employment, an eligible employee drops below a .50 FTE, all future bonuses are forfeited, regardless of whether or not they later return to an FTE above .50.
If an eligible employee terminates from the organization and is subsequently rehired, they must have been separated from the organization for a period of at least 3 months before becoming eligible once again for the program.
At a .90 FTE, you will receive $675 within the first 30 days of hire and $1125 after 1 year.
At a .75 FTE, you will receive $562 within the first 30 days of hire and $937 after 1 year.
Sign-on bonuses and payments are taxable income to the employee. The University complies with federal and state regulations on reporting bonuses and payments as additional income to the employee, and paid amounts are considered wages for income and employment tax purposes. Bonuses and payments must be reported as wages on Form W-2 and all applicable withholding taxes will be withheld and reported.
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the transplant from the initial consultation to admission or outpatient transplant. Including the financial, physiological and psychosocial assessment of the patient and their family. This position is responsible for some or all of the below functions depending on what type of transplant is being coordinated. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Coordinates and oversees the scheduling of inpatient admissions and outpatient visits with indicated tests and provides consultation as needed.
Verifies third-party payment and pre-transplant benefits and assists families in seeking alternative sources of funding. Coordinates the pre-payment of fees to initiate continue the donor search.
Coordinates pre-transplant education process including insurance coverage, donor search, clinical needs, supportive requirements.
Monitors and coordinates patient/family before, during and after the transplant process for physical, emotional and/or psychosocial needs and intervenes when appropriate.
Communicates clinical and non-clinical patient information during BMT conferences.
Coordinates with donor centers regarding the shipment, transport and delivery of the marrow to ensure its timely arrival.
Receives requests for Unrelated Donor searches from BMT Providers and initiates searches within the National Marrow Donor Program and other international registries.
Advises the patient and referring physician concerning optimal donor search strategy based on patient HLA type, clinical condition, and financial resources.
Reviews search results returned by each registry and/or lab; presents search results to the BMT attending or referring physician; and provides search result information for the patient, physician and insurance company.
Gathers clinical information for workup and transplant treatment plans; arranges for shipment of all final samples and donor workup; and transports the unrelated donor marrow to the hospital.
Provides clinical update on patient status to the donor centers and the insurance companies. Follows up with referring physicians about initial searches.
BMT Coordinators are not responsible for post-transplant care and coordination. Coordinates post-transplant hand off for follow-up with patients to their referring physicians.
Develops and maintains clinical database on bone marrow transplant patients.
Responsible for entering orders within EMR for providers.
Communicates in a frequent systematic manner with Provider at every step of coordination.
May request tissue re-typing of patients, families and prospective donors.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to provide care to the population served.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to coordinate the entire transplant process, from initial consultation through transplant.
Ability to educate patients and their families about the transplant process.
Ability to critically think through the nursing process.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
One year of healthcare experience.
Licenses Required
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
Experience with third party payers.
Experience in bone marrow transplant program or hematology/oncology.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects involving patient care or medical equipment.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500.If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Sherrie Hayashi
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 69137
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH OPC 60C CLINIC 2E
Category Nursing
Workplace Set Up On-site