Job Description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Cell and Gene Therapy Nurse Coordinator – Duke University Hospital

Duke University Health System- Duke University Hospital seeks to hire an experienced Cell and Gene Therapy Nurse Coordinator who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

This role serves as a Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Nurse Coordinator within Duke's comprehensive Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, supporting the coordination and delivery of the full spectrum of commercially available cellular and gene therapies. The position will maintain a primary focus on:

• Pediatric CGT and other advanced therapies
• Autologous gene therapies across both pediatric and adult patient populations

The coordinator will be an integral member of a centralized CGT coordination team. As such, the individual will be cross-trained across the entire Duke CGT portfolio, including CAR-T (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell), TIL (Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte), TCR (T-cell Receptor), and emerging cellular therapies, and will provide coverage for additional therapy types as operational and patient care needs require. This is meant to be a flexible position that can grow alongside the field.

Cell and gene therapy is one of the fastest-growing areas of medicine, requiring exceptional coordination, communication, clinical knowledge, and collaboration across multiple specialties. This role works closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative leadership, nursing, pharmacy, apheresis, stem cell laboratory, inpatient and outpatient clinical teams, research, financial services, quality, and external manufacturing partners to ensure safe, timely, and seamless delivery of highly complex therapies throughout the patient journey.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate all aspects of the patient journey for assigned cell and gene therapy patients

• Serve as a primary clinical resource for patients and caregivers by providing education regarding the treatment process, expected timelines, potential adverse effects, required monitoring, and post-treatment care.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring timely scheduling of evaluations, laboratory testing, imaging, consultations, procedures, admissions, infusions, and follow-up appointments.

• Collaborate across multiple clinical service lines, departments, and divisions to facilitate efficient care delivery and maintain continuity throughout the treatment course.

• Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nursing staff, case management, financial coordinators, social work, and other interdisciplinary team members to address patient-specific clinical and operational needs.

• Coordinate with commercial manufacturers and external partners to facilitate product ordering, manufacturing timelines, shipping logistics, regulatory requirements, and treatment scheduling.

• Monitor patient progress throughout the treatment continuum and communicate changes in clinical status or care plans to the multidisciplinary team.

• Review and update patient education materials, clinical workflows, and operational processes to reflect evolving standards of care and newly approved therapies.

• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment by integrating current evidence, institutional guidelines, and patient-specific factors to support safe and effective care coordination.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and implementation of new cell and gene therapy products and workflows as Duke's CGT portfolio continues to expand.

• Train across the Duke Cell and Gene Therapy portfolio and provide coordination support for therapies outside of the primary focus area, including CAR-T, TIL, TCR, and future cellular and gene therapies, as program needs evolve.

The Cell and Gene Therapy Nurse Coordinator is an integral member of Duke's interdisciplinary Cell and Gene Therapy team, helping to ensure the safe, efficient, and coordinated delivery of innovative therapies while advancing Duke's mission to provide world-class care for patients receiving cellular and gene therapies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize multiples demands

Patient centered and family coaching skills

Ability to work in a high stress environment

Work Hours and Shifts:

Full-time: Day shift

Salaried

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education
BSN required, MSN preferred

Experience
Preferred: 2 years nursing experience in any of the following: hematologic malignancies, pediatrics, hematology, blood & marrow transplantation, and/or cellular therapies

Minimum Requirement: 2 years clinical nursing experience

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina required. BLS required.

OCN, CPHON, or TCTCN certification preferred. If not, must obtain an ONCC certification within two years of hire.