Apheresis RN H11A

Overview:

0.9 fte/36 hours per week

Day shift

Minimum 3 years nursing experience required

Job Description Summary:

Performs therapeutic and donor apheresis procedures, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery. Requires advanced clinical judgement, technical proficiency with apheresis equipment, and advanced critical thinking skills. Works under the direction of the Apheresis Medical Provider, as part of an interdisciplinary team. Apheresis nurses rotate on-call responsibilities for emergency procedures that occur outside of regular clinic hours.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Perform apheresis procedures (e.g., therapeutic plasma exchange, red cell exchange, stem cell collection, leukocyte reduction, and photopheresis).
• Assess and monitor patients’ clinical status before, during, and after procedures; respond promptly to changes in clinical condition or adverse reactions; escalate clinical concerns to the medical provider.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain apheresis machines and related equipment, ensuring adherence to infection control and safety standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, lab personnel, blood bank personnel, and the care team to coordinate procedures, review orders, and ensure continuity of care.
• Document patient assessments, procedure details, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Assess, establish, and manage venous access, ensuring patency, proper function, and infection prevention throughout the procedure.
• Educate patients and families about apheresis procedures, potential side effects, and post-procedural care.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, competency assessments, and continuing education to maintain current knowledge of apheresis best practices.
• Maintain supplies, prepare equipment, and comply with all regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in training new team members.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred. 

Licensure Requirement:

Active RN license in Ohio, required.

Certifications:

• Certification in apheresis nursing (e.g., Qualification in Apheresis) or willingness to obtain when eligible
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency with apheresis equipment and technology
• Strong venipuncture and central line management skills
• Critical thinking and rapid decision-making in emergent situations. 
• Excellent patient assessment and monitoring abilities. 
• Effective communication and patient education skills. 
• Attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Team collaboration and interdisciplinary coordination. 
• Adaptability to changing patient condition, needs, or procedural requirements. 
• Knowledge of infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards. Knowledge of regulatory standards and quality improvement processes. 

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience (critical care, oncology, hematology, or dialysis preferred). 
• Experience with apheresis procedures, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"