Clinical Apheresis Nurse
Clinical Apheresis Nurse
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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the worlds largest humanitarian network
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Job Description:
Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters where success is measured in people helped communities made whole and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Summary:
At the American Red Cross you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our team you can help save lives every day. Youll be part of a likeminded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growth learning and success.
This position is a unique opportunity to provide 1on1 care to patients in a specialty area (Therapeutic Apheresis). Our nurses get to work collaboratively with physicians and act as the gobetween for the physician and the patient. You will travel to different hospitals and Red Cross sites. We do the following procedures: plasma exchange red cell exchange leukapheresis stem cell harvests photopheresis therapeutic phlebotomies platelet reductions and white blood cell depletion.
Key Responsibilities:
- You will perform apheresis procedures autonomously in multiple settings including critical care emergency rooms and freestanding outpatient centers.
- Perform venipunctures access central venous catheters and access vortex and Bard ports.
- Perform all phases of therapeutic apheresis procedures (plasma exchange red cell exchange platelet and white cell reduction photopheresis and hematopoietic progenitor cell collection) to ensure safe and appropriate patient care and explain the procedures as needed to patients their families and other attending healthcare professionals.
- Act as a consultant to external health care personnel about clinical apheresis.
- Assess patient status relative to therapeutic apheresis before and during procedures utilizing the nursing process laboratory testing results and other clinically significant procedures.
- Coordinate closely with physicians and nurses at a variety of hospitals to arrange therapeutic apheresis treatments and facilitate coordinated care.
- Evaluate patient medication for compatibility and safety of apheresis procedure and determine when to contact the physician.
- Assemble restock QC and maintain supplies and equipment in a state of readiness to maintain a clean safe and efficient work environment.
The American Red Cross will provide all necessary training. No experience is required.
Standard Schedule: Variable 1st shift Monday to Friday 40 hrs per week Rotating on calls
Qualifications:
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse and CPR certification is required.
- Bachelors degree OR a combination of education and work experience.
- Two years experience in medical/surgical or critical care nursing ORrelated experience.
- Previous apheresis or dialysis experience is beneficial but not required.
- Good vein selection and venipuncture skills are essential.
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss procedures and medical issues with patients families and physicians.
- Customer service experience effective verbal communication and public relations skills are preferred.
- A current valid drivers license and a good driving record are required.
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day by delivering lifesaving treatments and being at the forefront of cancer research!
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a missionbased organization we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
- Medical Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO Holidays
- 401K with up to 6 match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term
- Service Awards and recognition.
Commitment to Your Health & SafetyCOVID19:
The American Red Cross requires all new hires be vaccinated against COVID19 as a condition of employment. This means that all individuals working for the organization must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 by the start of their employment OR have begun the vaccination process prior to their start date. Upon being offered a position individuals will be required to submit proof of vaccination. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons you may qualify for an exemption. If seeking an exemption you will be required to submit documentation and your request must be approved prior to hire.
Physical Requirements
The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats gloves face shields etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires. Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment. Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods of time.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to
make your career a force for good!
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
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Employment Type
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