Registered Nurse - Medical Apheresis

Position Title Registered Nurse - Medical Apheresis Join our team of heroes! Reporting to the Nurse Manager of Medical Apheresis, this role is responsible for performing apheresis procedures on donors, patients, and biotherapy research participants while following specific protocols. The RN applies nursing care to patients and donors to maintain safety and comfort and is responsible for the appropriate maintenance of apheresis‑associated equipment. Just For You Career advancement. Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES. Tips to thrive in our culture Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect. Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day. Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences. Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager. In this role, you will Oversee, evaluate, perform, and document leukapheresis procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist in the development and review of new procedures and policies for the Medical Apheresis program and clinical trials. Perform general nursing duties, phlebotomy, peripheral IV and CVC care, administer medication, and monitor PBSC donor mobilizing agent injections as necessary. Evaluate and maintain technical procedures and policies as appropriate to the Medical Apheresis program. Communicate with physicians regarding donor/patient status. Remain current on national standards and trends in apheresis and recommend departmental process changes. Assist in orienting and training other staff members. Maintain knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, pharmaceuticals, and essential laboratory tests. Adhere to policies, procedures and standards within regulatory compliance and budgetary specifications, manage time and productivity, and ensure accurate practice; maintain adequate supply inventory. Maintain all records required by AABB, FDA, FACT and other accrediting agencies, including procedure and patient care data forms. Perform quality control, validations, schedule preventative maintenance, and conduct daily quality checks of all equipment in the Medical Apheresis area. Obtain donor-informed consent. We need someone who has Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing with a current RN license in good standing. Minimum of 3 years of recent direct patient‑care nursing experience, preferably in an acute‑care setting. Proficiency in vascular access devices (hemodialysis catheters) and care. Proficiency in peripheral intravenous access. Current unrestricted Texas RN license or current compact RN license. Certification in Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Prior RN experience in apheresis and/or acute or chronic dialysis is preferable but not required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Employees must be able to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds. They must also be familiar with and abide by the team‑lift requirements specified in the Safety Program and possess color vision, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Who We Are Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving 170 hospitals across 26 counties. Headquartered in Houston, we support the world’s largest medical complex—the Texas Medical Center—operating 18 donor centers and hosting more than 7,000 mobile blood drives each year. As an FDA‑accredited nonprofit, we provide high‑quality human cellular material for both scientific and therapeutic use. Equal Employment Opportunity Gulf Coast Blood is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law, regulation, or executive order. #J-18808-Ljbffr