Registered Nurse/Therapeutic Apheresis RN I- Full Time Needed-New Grads Welcome-Traveling Required
About The Position
New York Blood Center (NYBC) is seeking Registered Nurses to join their Therapeutic/Cellular Apheresis team. This is a full-time, mobile position with openings for both new graduates and experienced nurses. The role involves performing all aspects of therapeutic/cellular apheresis procedures on adult and pediatric patients in a mobile setting, adhering to NYBC's standard operating procedures and policies. The position offers self-scheduling flexibility with guaranteed weekend days off per month and is eligible for a $5k Sign-on Bonus. Travel to NY, NJ, CT, and PA may be required.
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
- RN Licensure in one of the states of operation upon hire (NY/NJ/CT/PA), and licensure in all three states of operation within one year of appointment.
- 5 years combination of education, training and experience equivalent to that listed above that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
- All applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and a BCLS Certification.
- This position requires on-call shifts.
Nice To Haves
- No Apheresis experience required.
- For New Graduate Registered Nurses: Past LPN experience or experience in a clinical setting.
- For New Graduate Registered Nurses: Phlebotomy experience preferred.
- For Experienced Registered Nurses: An Associate Degree in Nursing plus five years of clinical experience in medical/surgery, emergency, or telemetry.
- For Experienced Registered Nurses: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing plus three years of clinical experience in medical/surgery, emergency, or telemetry.
Responsibilities
- Performs all therapeutic or cellular apheresis procedures independently by identifying required criteria, obtaining consent, performing patient physical assessment and documentation.
- Provides care and follow-up instructions related to access and reports any abnormal findings to appropriate personnel.
- Administers blood products and medications during procedures per physician’s orders, calculating and reconstitution of medication related to procedure.
- Completes all required forms/ electronic record.
- Operates equipment related to performing procedures and troubleshoot alarms and reports abnormal findings.
- Maintains inventory of supply needs and assists with on-site par levels.
- May be required to travel to NY, NJ, CT and PA.
Benefits
- $5k Sign on Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
