Transplant Nurse Coordinator- Cell Therapy Full Time Days

Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description The Transplant Nurse Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Transplant Nurse Coordinator - PNE is a Registered Nurse with experience in and knowledge of stem cell or organ transplantation and donation. Practicing under the supervision of transplant physicians, the Transplant Nurse Coordinator provides coordination through all phases of patient care. This position makes referrals to external clinicians or treatment programs or other community resources as appropriate and in accordance with established departmental protocols. Job duties may vary by specific department or assignment. The CAR T-cell Therapy Nurse Coordinator supports patients undergoing CAR T-Cell Therapy from intake to discharge. Responsible for coordinating CAR T-cell therapy admission for patients and caregivers, which includes facilitating insurance approval, educating patients and caregivers, coordinating harvests, coordinating pre-CAR-T work-up and evaluation, preparing for admission, and providing necessary communication and hand off to the inpatient stem cell transplant team. Unique job responsibilities include: Actively participates in weekly case conferences to facilitate the efficient transition of patients and families into the NM program Partners with Transplant Assistants to schedule all pre-CAR-T labs, testing, and procedures Reviews all testing results and communicates all abnormal results to the appropriate physician Provides education to patients and caregivers throughout the treatment process Coordinates with outside hospitals and referring offices as needed Collaborates with Transplant Finance and Managed Care to ensure efficient insurance coordination and timely authorizations; serves as clinical liaisons to Managed Care regarding new contract language, contract renewals, and letters of agreement In collaboration with the Clinical Trials Office, assures eligibility for inclusion into treatment and/or research protocols, educates patients on applicable clinical trials, and obtains informed consents from patients when needed Ensures compliance with manufacturer Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program requirements, including completing trainings, participating in audits, educating patients on safety measures, and ensuring operational compliance with safety measures (wallet cards, tociluzimab availability, etc.) Creates and utilizes clinical education materials for commercial CAR T-cell therapy for physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, social work, and other care team members Participates in team meetings, quality efforts, policy review, process improvement projects, and program development work as the CAR T-cell therapy program grows with the addition of new therapies and treatments Partners with Quality for any commercial CAR T-cell program regulatory audits and site visits Abides by all program requirements to ensure compliance with the Foundation for the accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT) and FDA regulations Collaborates with Data Team to ensure all documentation requirements for research studies are met Responsibilities: Responsible for planning, directing, providing, and documenting appropriate care for patients in the designated care setting Assists in coordinating comprehensive care for patients, including assisting with the consent process, data collection and arranging any required follow-up visits, referrals, testing, treatment, and/or long-term follow-up Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate on-going care, focused on cost-effective ways to maximize wellness and enhance patients’ lives Develops, coordinates, and provides education for patients, family, caregivers, and staff based on personalized needs along with serving as a resource for ongoing education Serves as a communication link between the patient, family, caregivers, interdisciplinary team, and outside hospitals/agencies Contributes to departments, hospitals, or other professional committees and/or quality or process improvement initiatives. Ensures clinical practice and patient care is consistent with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required: Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) License/Certification Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Illinois CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS) Experience Minimum 2-3 years of recent & related clinical experience Preferred: License/Certification Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus Experience Previous transplant or organ specific experience (i.e. hepatology, nephrology, hematologic malignancies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, cellular therapies) Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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