RN Transplant Coordinator - Bone Marrow Transplant Program

UNC Health • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy (BMTCT) Transplant Nurse Coordinator coordinates allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplants and cellular and gene therapies, including CAR-T, for pediatric and adult patients. The coordinator provides care across the continuum, from pre-transplant evaluation through transplant and long-term follow-up, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes, education, and regulatory compliance. The role functions as a clinician, educator, investigator, consultant, and leader, applying evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to complex care and program needs.

The coordinator manages clinical, psychosocial, and financial aspects of care; coordinates evaluations, donor searches, and treatment planning; oversees outpatient care; and supports patient and caregiver education. The position also contributes to program planning, quality improvement, clinical workflows, and accurate documentation and reporting for regulatory requirements. This is a full-time, hybrid, day-job position with 40 standard hours per week at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state-accredited school of professional nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• For Bone Marrow Transplant, Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Certified Nurse (TCTCN) certification is required within two years of hire.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational ability, attention to detail, and proficiency with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Hematology/oncology experience for the Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program.
• Adult hematology/oncology and/or BMT or CAR-T/other cell therapy experience.
• For Solid Organ Transplant, transplant and/or critical care experience.
• For Solid Organ Transplant, Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification is strongly encouraged within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individualized care plans with multidisciplinary teams for pre- and post-transplant patients.
• Coordinate clinical, psychological, and financial aspects of patient care.
• Coordinate pre-transplant evaluations, donor searches, treatment planning, and pre-procedure tests and consultations to determine candidacy.
• Facilitate transplant and cellular therapy processes by organizing patients and medical teams.
• Oversee outpatient care and coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Monitor inpatient status, discharge needs, and post-transplant follow-up care.
• Assess organ function and general health status and determine the need for further assessment or intervention.
• For solid organ transplants, manage the program waiting list, follow patient status, and coordinate organ offers.
• Educate patients and families about transplant and therapy processes, risks, expectations, and care during each phase.
• Develop or obtain educational materials and deliver programs to patients, staff, professionals, the community, and outside agencies.
• Educate nurses and multidisciplinary team members about transplant care.
• Maintain accurate, current patient documentation in the electronic medical record for regulatory compliance.
• Support data collection and reporting for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with transplant leadership and program administrators in program planning and implementation.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement efforts, including reviewing resource utilization and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of clinical pathways, protocols, and workflows.

Benefits

• UNC Health benefits are provided.
• Eligible employees who are already participating in TSERS or the ORP through another North Carolina agency may continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

What This Job Offers

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