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Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a Cellular Therapy Quality & Compliance Nurse Coordinator to join a prestigious academic health system with an extensive benefits package in Columbia, MO.
Not only is the health system a top place to work in healthcare, but it also values the importance of work-life balance and professional growth for its employees. Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered endless opportunities to define your career path!
Benefits that matter.
Paid-for tuition from the local top-rated university.
Up to 75% for you and 50% for spouses and children
Retirement options including 100% match up to 8%
100% paid leave for parents and caregivers for up to four weeks – effective January 2024
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including mental wellness support.
4 Personal Days, 12 Sick Days, 17 PTO days for 0-5 years, and 22 PTO days for 5+ years
Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
The Nurse Coordinator BMTCTP is responsible for implementing and maintaining a clinical quality program for the Blood and Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapies Program (BMTCTP) at MU Health Care in order to adhere to FDA regulations promulgated for cellular therapies, as well as to meet the professional standards set by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for assisting the cellular therapy laboratory program with the design and implementation of the BMTCTP quality plan, including production and review of the standard operating procedures (SOPs), performing audits for the transplant program, including an audit of day-to-day operations per the SOP manual and an audit of the quality plan.
Coordinate with the medical and laboratory lead on all continuing education programs, including review of training and competency, and remain current on all FDA, FACT, and AABB regulations in regard to cellular therapy.
Assist the cellular therapy laboratory staff with all data acquisition, entry, and auditing.
Serve as the BMTCTP lead representative and the medical and laboratory lead for all accreditation site visits.
Facilitate and assist with process improvement initiatives and quality controls for the program.
Assure that systems and processes are in place to achieve and maintain accreditation requirements.
Serve as primary liaison to external and internal regulatory quality and patient safety initiatives and coordinates service line participation as appropriate.
Reports regularly on the Quality Program to BMTCTP leaders, and others as appropriate.
Demonstrate effective application of risk assessment, risk mitigation, leadership, relationship building, decision-making, execution, and accountability.
May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of accreditation requirements and other healthcare regulations impacting quality and safety initiatives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to support accreditation, SOP, and quality-related responsibilities.
Ability to facilitate groups and work collaboratively.
Demonstrated success in working with physicians and other clinicians.
Education and experience in measurement and benchmarking.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direct supervision is received from the Oncology Service Line Director or the designated manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervisory responsibility may be exercised over BMTCTP support staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare management or a technical field, or substitution of equivalent years of experience in significant process improvement skills and abilities related to clinical healthcare, clinical quality, and safety.
Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN.
When the primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under the new state of residency within thirty (30) days. Three (3) years of nursing experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Five (5) years of clinical experience is highly preferred. Advanced degree in a relevant area related to healthcare clinical quality and patient safety. Experience in blood and marrow transplant or cellular therapy. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
About Nucleus Healthcare,:
Nucleus Healthcare is a talent acquisition company trusted by top-tier facilities and organizations to partner in finding quality candidates seeking meaningful employment. Our recruiters are experienced in building candidate profiles based on the skills our partners want to hire. When you speak to one of our recruiters, they will make you feel at ease throughout the process, preparing you with confidence every step of the way. We’ll do what it takes to ensure you land a role that is the right fit for you, and where you can grow your career.
