Apheresis RN HemOnc

0.9 fte/36 hours per week

Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience preferred

7A-7P 3 days per week M-F.

Rotating call duties.

Essential Functions:

• Perform apheresis procedures (e.g. therapeutic plasma exchange red cell exchange stem cell collection leukocyte reduction and photopheresis).
• Assess and monitor patients clinical status before during and after procedures; respond promptly to changes in clinical condition or adverse reactions; escalate clinical concerns to the medical provider.
• Operate troubleshoot and maintain apheresis machines and related equipment ensuring adherence to infection control and safety standards.
• Collaborate with physicians lab personnel blood bank personnel and the care team to coordinate procedures review orders and ensure continuity of care.
• Document patient assessments procedure details and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Assess establish and manage venous access ensuring patency proper function and infection prevention throughout the procedure.
• Educate patients and families about apheresis procedures potential side effects and post-procedural care.
• Participate in quality assurance activities competency assessments and continuing education to maintain current knowledge of apheresis best practices.
• Maintain supplies prepare equipment and comply with all regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in training new team members.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Active RN license in Ohio required.

Certifications:

• Certification in apheresis nursing (e.g. Qualification in Apheresis) or willingness to obtain when eligible
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency with apheresis equipment and technology
• Strong venipuncture and central line management skills
• Critical thinking and rapid decision-making in emergent situations.
• Excellent patient assessment and monitoring abilities.
• Effective communication and patient education skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Team collaboration and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Adaptability to changing patient condition needs or procedural requirements.
• Knowledge of infection prevention safety and regulatory standards. Knowledge of regulatory standards and quality improvement processes.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience (critical care oncology hematology or dialysis preferred).
• Experience with apheresis procedures preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Electricity Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Machinery Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Reaching above shoulder

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Climb stairs/ladder Color vision Depth perception Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Peripheral vision Seeing Far/near Squat/kneel Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Decision Making Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet