Registered Nurse Therapeutic Services

Versiti, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Perform Therapeutic Apheresis procedures for patients in surrounding hospitals and/or perform Cellular Therapy product collections for patients and donors in surrounding hospitals and at state headquarters. The role supports Versiti’s mission, vision, values, and department goals while contributing to a safe and positive patient and donor experience. The nurse performs assigned responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements, and maintains competence through education, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Associate degree or RN Diploma in Nursing required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse required; 2 years preferred.
• Valid Registered Nursing license required for the designated state.
• BLS Certification required.
• Valid driver’s license for the designated state and access to a vehicle required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and rapport-building skills, including active listening and responding with empathy, tact, and sensitivity.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate in challenging and stressful situations in person, by phone, text, or email, and resolve conflicts.
• Good organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Flexibility and dedication in handling a demanding, irregular schedule and stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills demonstrating good judgment.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient and donor experience.
• Ability to apply basic nursing concepts, including pathophysiology, hemodynamics, and fluid and electrolyte balance.
• Personal computer, laptop, and/or tablet required.
• Smartphone required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of apheresis experience or related field experience preferred.
• Experience in critical care, hematology/oncology, and/or dialysis preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software preferred.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with hospital-based computerized patient record systems such as Cerner or EPIC preferred.
• Spectra Optia® Apheresis System desired.
• Therakos® Cellex® Photopheresis System desired, as applicable.
• Liposorber® LA-15 System desired, as applicable.
• Accessory equipment experience with IV pumps, blood warmers, and non-invasive blood pressure monitors preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and emergent Therapeutic Apheresis procedures, including Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Red Blood Cell Exchange, White Blood Cell Depletion, Platelet Depletion, Extracorporeal Photopheresis, and LDL Apheresis, according to SOPs and manufacturer operator manuals.
• Support and demonstrate Versiti’s mission, vision, values, and department goals.
• Contribute to a team that may include Versiti physicians, department management, nurses, support staff, and quality specialists to provide a safe and positive patient and donor experience.
• Perform autologous and allogeneic cellular therapy product collections, including Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells and Mononuclear Cells, in accordance with SOPs, manufacturer operator manuals, cGMP, cGTP, and applicable accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate customer service commitment to internal and external customers by following Versiti customer service standards and processes.
• Perform job functions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, FDA and HIPAA requirements, AABB and ASFA standards, FACT requirements, and hospital standards.
• Perform apheresis procedures and cell therapy collections related to research studies, as applicable.
• Perform Filgrastim injections for NMDP HPC donors.
• Document patient- and donor-related activities in medical records, which may include hospital-based computerized patient records.
• Adjust schedule as needed to meet departmental needs.
• Maintain competence by attending mandatory and other job-related educational opportunities.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Provide on-call coverage for off-hours activities, as applicable.
• Perform additional duties reasonably within the scope of the job classification.
• Comply with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements and standard operating policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Life insurance for eligible full-time regular employees.
• 401(k) with a 7% dollar-for-dollar match for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Voluntary programs and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree