Therapeutic Apheresis RN (26047)

Under the direction of the Director Clinical Services performs therapeutic proceduresin clinical settings (e.g. acute critical care out-patient) using various venous access devices including peripheral phlebotomy. Performs procedures as ordered monitors patient status and makes appropriate interventions to reduce adverse reactions. Coordinates with hospital staff as needed and ensures that complete documentation is recorded. Performs central venous catheter (CVC) care as required during performance of therapeutic procedures. Gives attention to detail and conducts work according to Policy Procedure and Regulatory Guidelines. Able to work independently while exercising a high level of nursing judgment and in coordination with clinical staff/LifeStream physicians and Director Clinical Services to achieve optimal and safe patient and transports equipment and materials required to perform therapeutic apheresis at each clinical site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Maintains and promotes the Blood Banks values and organizational goals.

2. Practices excellent internal and external customer service. Resolves problematic customer service issues within scope of authority.

3. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding patient staff and organizational issues.

4. Responsible for review and processing of therapeutic orders.

5. Prepares loads and transports equipment and materials supplied by LifeStream and required to perform therapeutic apheresis in a clinical setting. This includes set-up cleaningQuality Control Preventive Maintenance and restocking.

6. Performs therapeutic apheresis procedures and therapeutic phlebotomy on patients with oversight from a licensed LifeStream physician. Apheresis procedures include: TherapeuticPlasma Exchange Red Blood Cell Exchange Leukocyte Reduction Platelet Reduction and therapeutic phlebotomy.

7. Establishes venous access using various devices (ex. central line fistulas grafts ports etc.) and provides appropriate site care.

8. Monitors patient status and responds to unique clinical situations and performsall duties according to operating procedures.

9. Maintains accurate complete and legible records following the principles of current Good Clinical Practices and related Clinical Practices policies and procedures of the institutions where procedures are performed.

10. Maintains open and timely communication in order to affect optimal outcomes.

11. If internal transfer may remain competent and perform Mobile RN or RN II job duties based on business need.

all other duties at the discretion of management as assigned.

CUSTOMER INTERACTION/PROBLEM-SOLVING

Must maintain a high standard for conscientious courteous and enthusiastic service tointernal and external customers and the public in general. Must make customers needs a high priority in face-to-face or telephone contact. Must consistently deliver service in a timely accurate professional and friendly manner. Demonstrates a high level of problem-solving skills.

COMPLEXITY:

The position includes various duties involving different processes. Decisions require careful analysis and an ability to choose an appropriate course of action including assessment of unusual circumstances and variations in approach. Combined with considerable clinical and technicalknowledge related to blood banking and hemapheresis the position requires a highdegree of organizational skills and proficiency in utilizing certain computer programs and an ability to perform data entry tasks accurately.

NATURE AND EXTENT OF SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION:

The department supervisor works with the employee to define objectives priorities anddeadlines assisting the employee with unusual situations when no clear precedents exist. Employee is expected to plan and execute steps to complete the assignment following instructions policies and previous training or accepted practices. Completed work is evaluated for soundness appropriateness and conformity to general the employee is expected to develop a high degree of independence in this role.

To perform this job successfullyeach essential duty (as identified above) must beperformed requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

2. Excellent communication skills oral and written.

3. Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

4. Good phlebotomy skills.

5. Ability to work with equipment including apheresis cell separators blood warmers and infusion pumps.

6. Knowledge of good safety practices.

7. Ability to problem solve think independently and seek direction when needed.

8. Effective collaborative working skills.

9. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

10. Strong apheresis and medical assessment skills.

11. Computer literate; basic familiarity with Word and Excel.

12. Excellent documentation skills and good writing skills.

13. Ability to function independently.

14. Ability to perform detail-oriented job functions.

15. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

16. Ability to drive a standard passenger vehicle and transport van.

to train and mentor as required.

EDUCATION:

Associate (AS) or Bachelor Degree (BRN) in Professional Nursing.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum three months to one year generalized nursing and/or clinical experience is to three years of apheresis/hemodialysis experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES ETC.

Current California license as a Registered Nurse (RN) required. Current California Drivers Licenserequired. Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification required. Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Refer to ADA checklist attached for further physical demands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standard office conditions with minimal health and safety risks. Clinical setting with direct patient exposure and any accompanying risks.

LifeStream is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. LifeStream participates in the federal governments E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility.

The employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability please send an e-mail to or call to let us know the nature of your request. A representative will respond to accommodation requests within two business days. Please note that this email/phone number is for medical/disability accommodations only and any other inquiries will not receive a response.

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All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test in accordance with LifeStreams established guidelines.