Clinical Services Nurse Specialist

American Red Cross • Dedham, MA

2d • $39 - $52

About The Position

The Clinical Services Nurse Specialist provides one-on-one care to patients receiving therapeutic apheresis and collaborates with physicians, serving as a liaison between physicians and patients. The role travels to hospitals and Red Cross sites, including Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, and may include travel to Wooster. Procedures include plasma exchange, red cell exchange, leukapheresis, stem cell harvests, photopheresis, therapeutic phlebotomies, platelet reductions, and white blood cell depletion. The American Red Cross provides all necessary training; prior apheresis experience is not required.

The position performs therapeutic apheresis procedures in settings that include critical care, emergency rooms, and freestanding outpatient centers. The nurse assesses patients, coordinates treatments with healthcare teams, supports safe and appropriate care, and maintains procedure supplies and equipment.

The standard schedule is a variable first shift, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with rotating on-call coverage. The stated Massachusetts salary range is $38.94–$51.92 per hour, plus a $3,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Current state Registered Nurse licensure and CPR certification.
• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and work experience.
• Two years of experience in medical/surgical nursing, critical care nursing, or OR-related work.
• Good vein selection and venipuncture skills.
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to discuss procedures and medical issues effectively with patients, families, and physicians.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous apheresis or dialysis experience is beneficial but not required.
• Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform apheresis procedures autonomously in multiple settings, including critical care, emergency rooms, and freestanding outpatient centers.
• Perform venipunctures and access central venous catheters, Vortex ports, and Bard ports.
• Perform therapeutic apheresis procedures, including plasma exchange, red cell exchange, platelet and white cell reduction, photopheresis, and hematopoietic progenitor cell collection.
• Ensure safe and appropriate patient care and explain procedures to patients, families, and attending healthcare professionals as needed.
• Act as a consultant to external healthcare personnel regarding clinical apheresis.
• Assess patient status before and during therapeutic apheresis using the nursing process, laboratory results, and other clinically significant procedures.
• Coordinate with physicians and nurses at hospitals to arrange therapeutic apheresis treatments and facilitate coordinated care.
• Evaluate medications for compatibility and safety with apheresis procedures and determine when to contact the physician.
• Assemble, restock, quality-check, and maintain supplies and equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Travel to hospitals and Red Cross sites to provide services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with 5% match.
• Paid family leave.
• Employee Assistance.
• Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
• Service awards and recognition.
• $3,500 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level