Clinical Services Nurse Specialist; RN

Job Description

Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else — it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming, diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

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 one‑on‑one care to patients in a specialty area (Therapeutic Apheresis). Our nurses work collaboratively with physicians, serving as a key liaison between the physician and the patient. The role offers the opportunity to travel to various hospitals and Red Cross sites. Responsibilities include performing specialized procedures such as plasma exchange, red cell exchange, leukapheresis, stem cell harvests, photopheresis, therapeutic phlebotomies, platelet reductions, and white blood cell depletion.

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

Variable 1st shift Monday to Friday – 40 hrs per week – rotating on calls.

• 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 families 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 data.
• 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.

• Current state licensure in WA and Oregon as a Registered Nurse, or the ability to obtain state licensure, is a must.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and work experience.
• Two years of experience in medical/surgical or critical care nursing, or related experience.
• 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.
• Previous apheresis or dialysis experience is a plus.

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