Apheresis Staff Nurse
About The Position
Registered nurses provide illness management and health promotion for patients and families requiring hospital care. They use the nursing process and scientific principles to provide safe, high-quality, comprehensive, age-appropriate nursing care, educate and advocate for patients and families, and coordinate care with nonprofessional personnel as needed. This role provides plasmapheresis, red cell exchange, leukapheresis, and electrophotopheresis. It is part-time, scheduled for two shifts per week, and includes a call component. The position is onsite and is not eligible for remote work. The successful candidate joins a team committed to kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity. Seasonal influenza vaccination is a condition of employment. New employees must be willing to receive specified vaccinations if found non-immune or unable to provide evidence of required vaccination; medical and religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 1–2 years of experience fulfilling registered nurse roles and responsibilities as defined by regulating and accrediting agencies.
- Upon hire, one of the following is required: Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri; Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas; or RN Compact license for states other than Kansas and Missouri.
- Required life support certifications upon hire, as specified by the Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy.
- Willingness to comply with the stated vaccination conditions of employment, subject to the discussed medical or religious exemptions.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certification relevant to the unit’s patient population, as determined by the Nurse Manager or Director.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high-quality, comprehensive, age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families that promotes optimal outcomes.
- Meet the educational needs of patients and families and advocate for their needs.
- Maintain a safe, comfortable, efficient, and family-centered environment.
- Use current research and evidence to expand professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and improve nursing care quality.
- Provide plasmapheresis, red cell exchange, leukapheresis, and electrophotopheresis.
Benefits
- Children’s Mercy offers benefits plans designed to meet employees’ and families’ changing needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
