BMT Care Navigator — Transplant Nurse Coordinator

10 Roswell Park Cancer Institute; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Nurse Coordinator to guide patients through evaluation, transplantation, and long-term follow-up. You will work with physicians, donors, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate every step of the transplant process.

Ideal candidates are experienced in oncology, cellular therapy, or transplant nursing, highly organized, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in transplant, cellular therapy, or oncology nursing OR Associate degree and at least three years of experience in transplant, cellular therapy, or oncology nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or eligibility for certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for transplant patients, donors, caregivers, and healthcare teams.
• Coordinate testing, consultations, procedures, and appointments throughout the transplant journey.
• Collaborate with transplant physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support donor selection and transplant planning.
• Partner with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) and other organizations involved in donor identification and stem cell collection.
• Educate patients and families about the transplant process, donor searches, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Advocate for patients by helping them navigate complex clinical and logistical challenges.
• Communicate regularly with referring providers and care teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor patient progress and provide clinical updates to providers as needed.
• Maintain transplant-related clinical documentation and patient tracking information.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings focused on patient care, quality improvement, and program excellence.
• Stay current on emerging trends and best practices in blood and marrow transplantation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organized

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing + 1 year transplant/oncology experience

Associate degree + 3 years transplant/oncology experience

Job description

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Nurse Coordinator to guide patients through evaluation, transplantation, and long-term follow-up. You will work with physicians, donors, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate every step of the transplant process.

Ideal candidates are experienced in oncology, cellular therapy, or transplant nursing, highly organized, with strong communication skills.