RN Transplant Coordinator - Bone Marrow Transplant Program

UNC Health; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Transplant Nurse Coordinator for the Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy program. The role covers pre‑transplant to long‑term follow‑up, coordinating allogeneic/autologous transplants and cellular therapies.

You will educate patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting research, education, and high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice as an RN in North Carolina.
• Experience coordinating transplant or cellular therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre- and post-transplant care across multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families about transplant processes and expectations.
• Manage documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Oversee donor searches, testing, and treatment planning as needed.
• Support CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Education

BSN nursing degree

RN license in NC

Job description

Description

The Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy (BMTCT) Transplant Nurse Coordinator coordinates allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplants, as well as cellular and gene therapies (e.g., CAR‑T) for pediatric and adult patients. The coordinator provides comprehensive care across the continuum—from pre‑transplant evaluation through transplant and long‑term follow‑up. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes, education of patients and caregivers, and adherence to regulatory standards. The coordinator functions as a clinician, educator, investigator, consultant, and leader, applying evidence‑based practice and clinical judgment to solve complex problems and support excellence in patient care, research, and education.

The Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy (BMTCT) Transplant Nurse Coordinator coordinates allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplants, as well as cellular and gene therapies (e.g., CAR‑T) for pediatric and adult patients. The coordinator provides comprehensive care across the continuum—from pre‑transplant evaluation through transplant and long‑term follow‑up. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes, education of patients and caregivers, and adherence to regulatory standards. The coordinator functions as a clinician, educator, investigator, consultant, and leader, applying evidence‑based practice and clinical judgment to solve complex problems and support excellence in patient care, research, and education.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Program Development & Planning Collaborates with the BMT program administrator in strategic planning and implementation of program goals through regular team meetings and quality initiatives.
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Participates in CQI efforts to optimize patient and graft outcomes. Reviews clinical practices and patient resource utilization to identify areas for improvement. Contributes to the development and refinement of clinical pathways and protocols.
• Education Educates patients and families on the transplant and cellular therapy process, including expectations, risks, and post‑treatment care. Develops and delivers educational materials for patients, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Patient Care Coordination Manages the clinical, psychosocial, and financial aspects of care for transplant and cellular therapy patients. Coordinates pre‑transplant evaluations, donor searches, and treatment planning. Oversees outpatient care.
• Regulatory Compliance Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record to ensure compliance with FACT, and other regulatory bodies. Supports data collection and reporting for internal and external audits.

Preference given to applicants with adult hematology oncology and/or BMT or CAR‑T/other cell therapy experience for this role.

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Summary

This position coordinates solid organ and bone marrow transplantation of pediatric and adult transplant recipients. This position provides care across the continuum from pre‑transplant, during transplant and post transplant. This position plays a critical role in managing the complex processes of transplantation and other therapies. They act as a liaison between patients, medical teams and procurement organizations, ensuring smooth communication and coordination of care.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Coordination

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement an individualized plan of care for pre‑ and post‑transplant patients.
• Oversee and/or coordinate the clinical, psychological and financial needs of the patient.
• Coordinate pre‑procedure tests and consultations to determine transplant or therapy candidacy.
• For solid organ transplants, manage the program’s waiting list, including regular follow‑up on patient status and coordinating organ offers.
• Facilitate the transplant process by organizing the patient and the medical team.
• Monitor inpatient status, discharge needs and post‑transplant follow‑up care.
• Coordinate care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Assess organ function and general health status, determining the need for additional assessment or intervention.

Education

• Educate patients and their families about the transplant/ therapy process and what to expect during each phase.
• Plan, acquire, or design educational materials and present educational programs to patients, staff, other professionals, the community and outside agencies.
• Educate nurses and other multidisciplinary team members about transplant care to promote positive outcomes.

Regulatory Compliance/Quality Improvement

• Document and maintain patient information in the electronic medical record with current data and required information to ensure regulatory compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and/or Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) guidelines as applicable.
• Collaborate with transplant leadership in program planning.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts.
• Review patient resource utilization and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in the development and improvement of clinical workflows

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state‑accredited school of professional nursing.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Related certification may be required per individual department guidelines:
• For Solid Organ Transplant: Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) is strongly encouraged within three years of hire.
• For Bone Marrow Transplant: Either Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Certified Nurse (TCTCN) certification required within two years of hire.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• Solid Organ Transplant: transplant and/or critical care experience preferred.
• Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program: hematology/oncology experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients and healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational ability, attention to detail and proficiency with electronic medical records.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center
• Organization Unit: Bone Marrow Transplant Program
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $38.55 - $55.43 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
• This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
• Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
• UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.