Location:

Geisinger Cancer Center Knapper Clinic

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties:

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of patient care related to the bone marrow transplant patients in collaboration with the transplanting physician and the bone marrow transplant interdisciplinary team. Establishes professional and working rapport with patients, families, referring physicians and support to the operation. Oversees the maintenance of complete and accurate patient records/data and completes patient reports to the Bone Marrow Transplant Registry.

This role is 40 hours weekly; hours 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required, plus 2 years of RN work experience.

Required Certifications:

• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification courses within 3 months of hire.

• Oncology Certified Nurse required after completion of required hours - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)

Benefits at Geisinger:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options

• Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)

• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions

• Generous PTO that accrues quickly

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives

• Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more

• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

Job Duties:

• Coordinates the bone marrow transplant process including initial screening, intake visit, pre transplant assessment, stem cell collection and transplant.

• Maintains complete and accurate patient records and data and completes patient reports to the Bone Marrow Transplant Registry.

• Effectively maintains The Bone Marrow Transplant Programs Quality Management Program ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory bodies standards and requirements.

• Responsible for review of the policies and procedures set forth by the Bone Marrow Transplant Program.

• Provides input in development of budgetary needs for the transplant program.

• Interacts with insurance providers to be a patient advocate for transplant reimbursement and billing issues.

• Effectively engages and teaches those who provide care to the Bone Marrow Transplant patient population.

• Acts as mentor, teacher and coach to others; actively uses the team performance management process.

• Motivates others to seek and participate in developmental opportunities.

• Ensures all required quality improvement and quality control documentation is completed for assigned sections.

Position Details:

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification courses within 3 months of hire - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania, Oncoclogy Certified Nurse required after completion of required hours - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)

Skills:

Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Working Independently

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.