Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN-Apheresis to perform therapeutic apheresis procedures in a Transfusion Medicine Service setting, requiring at least one year of nursing experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Hospital-based Transfusion Medicine Service unit performing therapeutic apheresis procedures including plasma exchange, red blood cell exchange, and HPC stem cell collections
• Supports renal, pulmonary, and BMT patient programs
• Treats both adult and pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Majority of patients are accessed via ports, with some peripheral access required
• Primary equipment used is the Optia apheresis system
• Day shift schedule, 7a-330p, 40 hours per week
• On-call required every 4th weekend, including one on-call night, for emergent cases when clinic is closed
• Clinic is closed on weekends and holidays except for on-call emergent cases

Requirements

• Active RN license in North Carolina (Standard or Compact)
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Minimum one year of nursing experience required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing program required
• BSN or MSN preferred

Additional Information

• Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional nursing standards
• Coordinates and delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction of the Nurse Manager/Director
• Performs bedside point of care testing as part of the patient care plan
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Participates in discharge planning and patient/family education
• Engages in performance improvement activities and unit goal development
• Promotes a safe, clean, and secure healthcare environment