Registered Nurse - Therapeutic Apheresis - Rn

The Therapeutic Apheresis Treatment Unit is a hospital-based outpatient procedural area. Staff provide care forpatients across the age continuum from neonate to geriatric.The procedures performed include donor collections and therapeutic treatments. Apheresis procedures separate whole blood into its components for collection or exchange, with the remaining components of the blood returned to the patient/donor.These procedures are critical, life-saving measures that are key components of stem cell transplants, CAR-T therapy, or health maintenance for chronic diseases.

The Apheresis unit has 17 treatment bays. Staff also perform procedures in the inpatient setting and the operating rooms.

The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.