Registered Nurse Therapeutic Services (Phlebotomy experience) M-F, No weekendsNo Holidays First Shift Dayton, OH

Versiti is a fusion of donors scientific curiosity and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute we enable life saving gifts from our donors and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine transplantation stem cells and cellular therapies oncology and genomics diagnostic lab services and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals blood centers hospital systems research and educational institutions and other health care providers. At Versiti we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Perform Therapeutic Apheresis procedures for patients in surrounding hospitals and/or perform Cellular Therapy product collections for patients/donors in surrounding hospitals and state headquarters.

Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Short- and Long-term disability life insurance 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k) voluntary programs discount programs others.

• Performs scheduled unscheduled and emergent Therapeutic Apheresis procedures which may include Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Red Blood Cell Exchange White Blood Cell Depletion Platelet Depletion Extracorporeal Photopheresis and LDL Apheresis per SOPs and manufacturer Operator Manuals *
• Performs Autologous and Allogeneic (related and unrelated) Cellular Therapy product collections which may include Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPC) and Mononuclear Cell (MNC) product collections according to SOPs manufacturer Operator Manuals cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) cGTP (current Good Tissue Practice) and all applicable standards per accreditation agencies*
• Performs Granulocyte product collections according to SOPs manufacturer Operator Manuals cGMP cGTP and all applicable standards per accreditation agencies*
• Perform apheresis procedures and cell therapy collections related to research studies as applicable*
• Performs Filgrastim injections for NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program) HPC donors
• Appropriately documents all patient/donor related activities in patient/donor medical record which may include hospital based Computerized Patient Record
• Assists with departmental projects which may include research data collection and quality projects as assigned
• Provides mentorship for newer staff
• Assists with training newer staff
• Contributes to a team environment which may include (but is not limited to) Versiti Physicians Department Management Nurses support staff and/or Quality Specialists in order to provide a safe and positive patient/donor experience
• Supports and demonstrates Versiti mission vision and values as well as department goals
• Understands how applicable laws regulations standards policies and procedures impact specific job responsibilities and functions and performs assigned job functions in accordance with them to include those set forth by the FDA HIPAA AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) ASFA (American Society for Apheresis) FACT (Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy) and hospital standards/requirements.
• Supports and demonstrates a customer service commitment to internal and external customers through adherence to Versiti customer service standards and processes.
• Maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job-related educational opportunities
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities
• Contributes to Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed
• Performs procedural data collection as needed
• Additional duties as assigned
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Education

• Bachelors Degree associate degree or RN Diploma in Nursing required
• Bachelors Degree preferred

Experience

• 4-6 years RN experience required
• 4-6 years full time apheresis experience or five years part time apheresis experience required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication and rapport-building skills including the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy tact and sensitivity
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with others in challenging and stressful situations as well as conflict resolution skills
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining attention to detail
• Flexibility and dedication for handling a demanding irregular schedule and stressful situations
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills which demonstrate good judgment
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient/donor experience
• ability to apply the basic concepts of nursing such as pathophysiology hemo-dynamics fluid and electrolyte balance
• Effective communication skills either in person or via phone text and email

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Registered Nursing license required per designated state required
• BLS Certification required
• Valid Drivers License required for designated State and access to a vehicle required
• Certification in Qualification in Apheresis (QIA) preferred
• American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) membership preferred

Tools and Technology

• Spectra Optia Apheresis System required
• Therakos Cellex Photopheresis System as applicable required
• Liposorber LA-15 System as applicable required
• Accessory equipment (IV pumps blood warmers non invasive blood pressure monitor) required
• Personal Computer/Laptop and/or tablets required
• Smartphone required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required
• Knowledge and/or experience with hospital based Computerized Patient Record systems (Cerner EPIC etc.) preferred preferred

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