Transplant Clinical Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

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Closing Date: 04/28/2025
Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department: ICE | CASL CA FACT

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Summary of Job Duties: The Transplant Clinical Specialist, (RN) Transplant and Cellular Therapy Clinical Program Specialist will collaborate with the Director of Quality for the Cancer Institute to implement the Cancer Institute Transplant and Cellular Therapy Quality Plan. This role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining policies and procedures, and fulfilling certification requirements to achieve excellence in the care of transplant and cellular therapy patients.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in nursing or Diploma RN plus Seven (7) years of experience in a Healthcare Quality Management or Performance Improvement-related setting or related experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, other Allied Healthcare Professional Field or related field plus Five (5) years of experience in a Healthcare Quality Management or Performance Improvement-related setting or related experience; OR
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field plus Three (3) years of experience in a Healthcare Quality Management or Performance Improvement-related setting or related experience.

-Experience in the care of transplant and cellular therapy patients
-Basic skills with Microsoft programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
-Excellent communication skills.
-Strong work ethics and accountability.
-Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Registered Nursing experience in the care of transplant and cellular therapy patients
• Valid Registered Nursing License
• Experience with transplant and cellular therapy patients
• 5 Years nursing experience in transplant and cellular therapy unit or relevant area
• Current BLS
• National Certification – OCN or BMTCN
• Knowledgeable with process improvement, data collection, statistical analysis, education
• Critical thinking, decision making. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

This professional nursing position requires effective collaboration across multiple specialties, including apheresis, cell therapy processing, inpatient and ambulatory transplant units, research, emergency department, intensive care units, and infection control. Will actively participate in compliance audits and inspection readiness activities for certification and accrediting agencies, performing tasks such as frequent chart reviews, provider follow-ups, and regulatory reporting.

Serving as a liaison, this role facilitates communication between pharmaceutical groups manufacturing immune effector cells for hematologic malignancy treatments and the transplant clinical program, as well as other specialties utilizing immune effector cell therapy. Will lead the development of educational modules and conduct in-service training sessions for staff involved in caring for patients undergoing this therapy.

Additional responsibilities will focus on identifying and executing performance improvement initiatives to enhance program quality and outcomes.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity: Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping
Benefits Eligible: Yes