Registered Nurse Specialist (Bone Marrow Transplant)

Northwell Health

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse Specialist (RN) plays a critical leadership role within the Stem Cell Transplant program and oversees and coordinates transplant clinical care. The RN leads a multidisciplinary team and serves as a central liaison, collaborating with inpatient and outpatient teams, faculty, and leadership to support safe, comprehensive, and timely patient care. The role also participates in a multidisciplinary, outcome-oriented treatment team approach to resident care, evaluates and plans individual treatment programs, and contributes to the development and revision of Recovery Plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required.
• Specialized certifications as needed.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience required.
• 0–2 years of leadership or management experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous related experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team responsible for transplant clinical coordination, CIBMTR data submission and accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison and point of contact for recipients, donors, and the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).
• Coordinate comprehensive pre-transplant patient and donor evaluations and workups, including ordering HLA typing and other diagnostic tests.
• Manage new patient referrals from intake, including collecting essential records, slides, and radiology.
• Oversee scheduling of complex appointments and procedures, including interventional radiology (IR), Nuclear Medicine GFR, and radiation.
• Manage document control, including preparing and scanning consents, testing results, and other program documentation.
• Coordinate specialized specimen handling, including Viracor, and manage CIBMTR Repository sample handling.
• Support bone marrow harvest and transplant infusion phases, ensuring appropriate paperwork, chain of custody, and product handling.
• Perform phone triage for patient inquiries and manage program-specific supplies and inventory.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary treatment team to plan, evaluate, and revise Recovery Plans.
• Provide input on relevant medical issues and interventions for Recovery Plans and encourage resident interactions.
• Review residents' responses to medication and report to the physician on a regular schedule.
• Assess residents' need for PRN medication and administer prescribed medication and treatment.
• Assist the supervisor in ordering, preparing, and administering prescribed drugs.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior