BMT Nurse Educator

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. Education & Training Develop and implement orientation programs for staff caring for transplant and CAR T patients. Provide initial and ongoing education related to: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation CAR T-cell therapy processes Conditioning regimens Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) ICANS neurotoxicity monitoring GVHD recognition and management Infection prevention in immunocompromised patients Maintain standardized education curricula across inpatient and outpatient settings. Coordinate annual competency validation for cellular therapy staff. FACT Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance Support compliance with FACT standards related to education and staff competency. Maintain documentation of staff training and competency records. Participate in FACT readiness preparation and site inspections. Assist with development and updates of policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensure education aligns with REMS and manufacturer requirements for CAR T therapies. Clinical Practice Support Serve as a clinical resource for bedside staff managing complex transplant or CAR T complications. Provide just-in-time education during new therapy implementation. Support nursing adherence to clinical pathways and evidence-based practices. Collaborate with pharmacy, quality, and medical leadership on protocol education. Program Development & Quality Improvement Participate in Quality Management Program initiatives. Identify knowledge gaps and implement targeted education plans. Assist in reducing practice variation through standardized education. Contribute to performance improvement initiatives related to patient safety and outcomes. Staff Development & Professional Growth Mentor new nurses transitioning into cellular therapy roles. Support specialty certification preparation (e.g., OCN®, BMTCN®). Promote continuing education and professional development opportunities. Facilitate interdisciplinary simulation training when appropriate. LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary About University Medical Center University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States. About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement orientation programs for staff caring for transplant and CAR T patients.
Provide initial and ongoing education related to: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation CAR T-cell therapy processes Conditioning regimens Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) ICANS neurotoxicity monitoring GVHD recognition and management Infection prevention in immunocompromised patients
Maintain standardized education curricula across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Coordinate annual competency validation for cellular therapy staff.
Support compliance with FACT standards related to education and staff competency.
Maintain documentation of staff training and competency records.
Participate in FACT readiness preparation and site inspections.
Assist with development and updates of policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ensure education aligns with REMS and manufacturer requirements for CAR T therapies.
Serve as a clinical resource for bedside staff managing complex transplant or CAR T complications.
Provide just-in-time education during new therapy implementation.
Support nursing adherence to clinical pathways and evidence-based practices.
Collaborate with pharmacy, quality, and medical leadership on protocol education.
Participate in Quality Management Program initiatives.
Identify knowledge gaps and implement targeted education plans.
Assist in reducing practice variation through standardized education.
Contribute to performance improvement initiatives related to patient safety and outcomes.
Mentor new nurses transitioning into cellular therapy roles.
Support specialty certification preparation (e.g., OCN®, BMTCN®).
Promote continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Facilitate interdisciplinary simulation training when appropriate.