Nurse II - Therapeutic Apheresis

## Nurse II - Therapeutic Apheresis Apply locations:
Hospital time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-20932##
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* Title:

** Nurse II - Therapeutic Apheresis
** Job Type:
** Regular##
** Company:
** Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center##
** Department:
** Therapeutic Apheresis##
** Time Type:
** Full time##
** Weekly

Hours:

** 40## FTE:1##
** Shift:
** First Shift (United States of America)##
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* Summary:

** About the Role  As a Nurse II in Therapeutic Apheresis, you’ll play a highly specialized and meaningful role in patient care. You’ll work with advanced technology to perform procedures that directly support treatment, recovery, and quality of life for patients.  This role also includes cross-training in the Donor Center, giving you a unique opportunity to support both patients and donors.

It’s ideal for a nurse who enjoys hands-on clinical work, advanced procedures, and building strong patient connections.  The starting annual salary for this position is $70,579, the pay can range dependent on experience and shift. This can also include a full comprehensive benefits package.
What You’ll Do  In this role, you will:
Therapeutic Apheresis care:  Perform specialized procedures such as stem cell collection, plasma exchange, leukocyte reduction, and photopheresis  Provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, medication administration, and blood product transfusions  Collect lab samples and monitor patients throughout procedures  Deliver care in both inpatient and outpatient settings  Participate in an on-call rotation, including weekends    Donor Center support:  Screen and assess donors to ensure eligibility and safety  Perform venipuncture and phlebotomy for blood and platelet collection  Initiate and monitor donor collection procedures  Support donors throughout the donation process to ensure a positive experience  Prepare and manage blood products for transport    Across both areas:  Maintain patient and donor safety at all times  Follow all clinical, safety, and regulatory guidelines  Set up and maintain specialized equipment  Accurately document procedures and care provided      

What You’ll Bring  We’re looking for a skilled, compassionate nurse who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving clinical environment.  You’ll be successful in this role if you:
Have strong clinical skills and confidence in patient care procedures  Are comfortable with advanced or technical procedures, or eager to learn  Have excellent phlebotomy and venipuncture skills  Stay calm, focused, and detail-oriented in complex situations  Communicate clearly and build trust with patients and donors  Work well both independently and as part of a team    Preferred background:  Experience in apheresis, donor services, or blood collection  Critical care, infusion, or procedural care experience  Background in hematology, oncology, or outpatient clinical settings  Approximately 3 to 5 years of nursing experience      Why You’ll Love Working Here  At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, your work directly impacts lives every day.  

Here’s what sets this role apart:
The opportunity to work with advanced therapies and cutting-edge technology  A unique blend of patient care and donor-focused work  A collaborative, supportive clinical team  Ongoing learning and skill development in a specialized field  A mission-driven environment focused on improving patient outcomes  A culture built on compassion, respect, and excellence      If you’re looking for a role where you can deepen your clinical skills while making a real difference for patients and donors, we’d love to hear from you.##

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* Qualifications:

** Required

Education and Experience    License Requirement  License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.  

Education and Experience  1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time oncology nursing experience; or  2. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time critical care experience; or  3. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time…