Apheresis Registered Nurse

Apheresis NurseAt The Blood Connection, every role plays a part in saving lives. Join our team and help make an impact in your community today!Position OverviewPosition requires every other weekend & rotating on call.An Apheresis Nurse performs patient cellular therapy collections using automated technology. Depending on the patient, venous access is obtained by either peripheral venipuncture or access to central venous catheter. An Apheresis Nurse administers medications to patients if indicated by ordering physician and/or Medical Director.This position performs Cellular Therapy apheresis and Donor Advocacy. An Apheresis Nurse demonstrates excellent customer service, promoting a professional image of The Blood Connection.Essential FunctionsCellular Therapy Collections:Performs various cellular therapy collections using automated technologyEnsures cellular therapy patients are collected within timeframe and guidelines established by ordering serviceEnsures adequate coverage of patient collections and customer needs through appropriate schedulingEnsures collected products are shipped in accordance to guidelines established by ordering servicePerforms central venous catheter (CVC) access and care. If required, performs CVC dressing changePerforms peripheral venous accessAdministers medications to patients if indicated by ordering physician and/or Medical Director and ensures right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, at right timeCoordinates closely with ordering physician to ensure optimal patient careEnsures adequate supplies on hand to perform cellular therapy procedures, restocks supplies when needed, and ensures supplies have not expiredServes as a preceptor and resource to other Cellular Therapy Collections staff as neededObtains at least 10 hours of continuing education annually, as required by FACTDonor Collections:In absence of cellular therapy collections and donor advocacy, the Apheresis Nurse performs donor apheresis collections and/or other donor collections (if trained)Performs donor screening, phlebotomy, and post donation careDepartmental:Adheres to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and external regulatory standardsStays abreast of new trends, technology, and regulations as related to apheresis and cellular therapyActs as a resource for non-nursing collection staffAbides by requirements listed in contracts between TBC partners and TBC regarding cellular therapy collectionsDonor Reaction Management and Donor Advocacy:Serves as a contact for staff and donors in a circumstance where injury or reaction is suspected or identified, as well as documenting donor interaction in the donor's reaction recordServes as the contact point for adverse reactions/injuriesRoutes pertinent information regarding complaints to the appropriate personnel to help resolve donor customer service issuesEscalates any adverse reactions or injuries that necessitate medical intervention or payment of medical bills to RN Coordinator (report to the VP of Clinical Support Services in the absence of RN Coordinator)Serves as the contact point for donor complaints regarding customer serviceDocuments and routes information regarding complaints to the appropriate personnel to help resolve service issuesFollows up with donors and parents of minor donors who experience adverse reactions to the blood donation process to assure donor receives all necessary care and treatmentCreates and maintains documentation for adverse reactions, closing them out when all necessary follow-up is completeReceives calls from donors with information on post donation eventsReceives calls regarding donor suitability issuesPerforms donor follow-up stemming from donor surveys, call backs, and BacT investigationsReceives donor feedback from TBC Response Center and performs follow-up as appropriateProvides excellent customer service, cultivating positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers and external customersExhibits safety, accuracy, respectfulness and efficiency within job tasksAssists with special projects as assignedMinimum QualificationsMust be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and maintain current RN or LPN license with the SC State Board of Nursing (Graduate Nurses may be considered if approved by the VP of Clinical Support Services and if the nurse has obtained a temporary license in accordance with the SC State Board of Nursing)Apheresis or Dialysis background preferredProficient in performing and understanding patient central line careAbility to operate/learn automated collection devicesAbility to follow SOP in a heavily FDA regulated environmentAbility to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlinesExcellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skillsStrong computer skills including intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors and co-workersAbility to work with all levels in a diverse work environmentAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peersEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled