Registered Nurse Clinical Apheresis

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At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like‑minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growth, learning, and success.

This position is a unique opportunity to provide 1‑on‑1 care to patients in a specialty area (Therapeutic Apheresis). Our nurses get to work collaboratively with physicians and act as the go‑between for the physician and the patient.
You will get to travel to different hospitals and Red Cross sites. We do the following procedures: plasma exchange, red cell exchange leukapheresis, stem cell harvests, photopheresis, therapeutic phlebotomies, platelet reductions, and white blood cell depletion.

• You will perform Apheresis procedures autonomously in multiple settings, including critical care, emergency room, and freestanding outpatient centers.
• Perform venipunctures, access central venous catheters, and access vortex and bard ports.
• Perform all phases of therapeutic apheresis procedures (plasma exchange, red cell exchange, platelet, and white cell reduction, photopheresis, and hematopoietic progenitor cell collection), to ensure safe and appropriate care of the patient and explain, as needed, the procedures for patients and their family and other attending healthcare professionals.
• Act as a consultant to external health care personnel about clinical apheresis.
• Assess patient status relative to therapeutic apheresis, prior to and during procedures, utilizing the nursing process, laboratory testing results, and other clinically significant procedures.
• Coordinate closely with physicians and nurses at a variety of hospitals to arrange therapeutic apheresis treatments and facilitate coordinated care.
• Evaluate patient medication for compatibility and safety of apheresis procedure and determine when to contact the physician.
• Assemble, restock, QC, and maintain supplies and equipment in a state of readiness to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.

The American Red Cross will provide all necessary training. No experience is required.

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse and CPR certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree OR a combination of education and work experience.
• Two years experience in medical/surgical or critical care nursing, OR-related experience.
• Previous apheresis or dialysis experience is beneficial but not required.
• Good vein selection and venipuncture skills are essential.
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss procedures and medical issues with patients, families, and physicians.
• Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are preferred.
• A current valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO + Holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave

The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires. Ability to use a wide variety of laboratory or medical equipment. Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods of time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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