Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8AM - 5PM
Recruiter Contact: Jose V. Ceballos at [email protected]
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Manager, Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapies
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | Penn State Health
Lead one of the region’s most advanced transplant and cellular therapy programs at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Central Pennsylvania’s only academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center. We are seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as Manager, Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapies, overseeing the Adult, Pediatric, and Cellular Therapies programs within the Cancer Institute.
This leadership role is responsible for the success and daily operations of the outpatient Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Cellular Therapies programs, including management of nursing care coordination, transplant operations, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and multidisciplinary program development. The Manager will lead a team of BMT Nurse Coordinators and support staff while driving operational excellence, patient-centered care, and program growth across highly specialized transplant and CAR T-cell therapy services.
Key responsibilities include oversight of pre-transplant evaluation, care coordination, post-transplant follow-up, and development of standardized care pathways across multidisciplinary teams. This leader will partner closely with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, quality, and operational leadership to ensure seamless patient care delivery and exceptional clinical outcomes.
The Manager will serve as the primary lead for FACT accreditation and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring adherence to FACT-JACIE, FDA, CMS, Joint Commission, and state regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include maintaining policies and SOPs, coordinating internal and external surveys, ensuring audit readiness, and serving as the primary liaison with accrediting and regulatory agencies.
Additional responsibilities include driving quality and performance initiatives through tracking and analysis of key metrics such as transplant and CAR T outcomes, adverse events, turnaround times, and CIBMTR submission compliance. This role also provides leadership for staffing, onboarding, workflow optimization, performance management, and fostering a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, quality, and service excellence.
Schedule: Weekdays | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Why Penn State Health?
- Academic medical center with access to groundbreaking therapies and research
- Opportunity to lead across Adult, Pediatric, and Cellular Therapies programs
- Collaborative multidisciplinary transplant environment
- Commitment to innovation, quality, and patient-centered care
- Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania — a family-friendly and affordable community with easy access to major East Coast cities
Join a team advancing breakthrough medicine and shaping the future of transplant and cellular therapy care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or a Master's degree in Nursing required.
- Four (4) years of related experience required.
- Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Non Bargained
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