Clinical Nurse Coordinator- CTO Nurse Liaison BMT Infusion

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

University of Utah Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator to assist with management of the BMT/Cellular Therapy department and coordination of care for clinical trial patients. The role supports staff development and education, quality and process improvement, staff scheduling, and other activities that facilitate nursing care. The coordinator works under the direction of the Nurse Manager and department leadership, in collaboration with clinical trial department leadership, and is responsible for patient care. The role may involve accessing and administering medications within the employee’s scope of practice and applicable state law. The BMT Infusion & Cellular Therapy Units at Huntsman Cancer Institute have 26 chairs and primarily care for patients with hematologic malignancies who are undergoing stem cell transplantation, CAR-T cell therapy, other immunotherapies, or clinical trials. Patients may be receiving active treatment, complication and symptom management, curative care, or end-of-life care. The population is complex and often high acuity. The fast-paced unit offers opportunities for critical thinking, learning, and growth. Nursing care includes IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, central line care, stem cell transplantation, and CAR-T cell therapy. The service lines work closely with the Clinical Trials Office, including involvement in Phase 1 trials. The position requires at least two clinical staff nurse shifts per month to maintain clinical expertise, with additional shifts possible based on departmental needs. Depending on operational and patient care needs, the role may require rotating and variable hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is essential.

Requirements

Two years of general nursing experience.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact when changing residency to Utah.
Maintain a current Interstate Compact (multistate) license if residency is not changing to Utah.
Obtain a current University of Utah Health RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential within 30 days of hire.
Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient-care environment.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role and provide care to the population served.
Knowledge of life-span growth and development principles and ability to assess patient-status data and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.
Demonstrated teaching and leadership skills.
Demonstrated human-relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to function calmly and competently in high-stress situations.
Ability to balance clinical and management responsibilities.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without accommodation, including intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects or patients.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Demonstrated knowledge of clinical trials and research processes.
One year of directly related experience in an area of specialty.
Some positions may require additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with department management, including input into performance evaluations, interviewing, hiring, employee counseling, and budget administration.
Support operational alignment with organizational goals and strategies under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or department leadership.
Coordinate quality improvement initiatives.
Coordinate staff education and development with the department manager and/or educator, including in-services, staff development programs, and orientation.
Schedule department staff when assigned.
Investigate patient-care safety incident reports and counsel staff accordingly.
Serve as a preceptor when needed.
Coordinate repair and replacement of instruments and equipment with external contacts and hospital staff.
Maintain inventory of specialized items and ensure their availability.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient-care environment.
Perform professional staff nursing functions and maintain clinical expertise to support departmental operations.
Coordinate and facilitate nursing care for clinical trial patients in collaboration with department and clinical trial leadership.
Work at least two clinical staff nurse shifts per month, with additional shifts as departmental needs require.
Work assigned rotating or variable shifts, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by staffing and patient-care demands.