Registered Nurse/Therapeutic Apheresis RN I- Full Time Needed-New Grads Welcome-Traveling Required

Job Title

NYBC is seeking New Graduates and Experienced Registered Nurses to join their Therapeutic/Cellular Apheresis team.

Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, this role is responsible for performing all aspects of therapeutic/cellular apheresis procedures on both adult and pediatric population in a mobile setting as per NYBC standard operating procedures and policies. This role offers self-scheduling with four weekend days guaranteed off per month. Responsibilities include:

• Performs all therapeutic or cellular apheresis procedures independently by identifying required criteria, obtaining consent, performing patient physical assessment and documentation.
• Provides care and follow-up instructions related to access and reports any abnormal findings to appropriate personnel.
• Administers blood products and medications during procedures per physician's orders, calculating and reconstitution of medication related to procedure.
• Completes all required forms/ electronic record.
• Operates equipment related to performing procedures and troubleshoot alarms and reports abnormal findings.
• Maintains inventory of supply needs and assists with on-site par levels.
• May be required to travel to NY, NJ, CT and PA.

Qualifications

No Apheresis experience required. To qualify, you must fit into 1 of the following categories.

New Graduate Registered Nurses

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Past LPN experience or experience in a clinical setting.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Experienced Registered Nurses

• An Associate Degree in Nursing plus five years of clinical experience in medical/surgery, emergency, or telemetry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing plus three years of clinical experience in medical/surgery, emergency, or telemetry.
• RN Licensure in one of the states of operation upon hire (NY/NJ/CT/PA), and licensure in all three states of operation within one year of appointment, (exceptions are left up to department discretion).
• 5 years combination of education, training and experience equivalent to that listed above that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
• All applicants are required to have a valid driver's license and a BCLS Certification.
• This position requires on-call shifts.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed hourly salary is $45.00/hr. to $60.00/hr. For positions outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant's skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Overview

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering 500,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 150+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. NYBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe's Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health.