Registered Nurse (RN) Apheresis

Inova • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Therapeutic Apheresis Specialty Program, which serves inpatient and outpatient patients across the Inova Health System. Procedures include Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP), Leukapheresis (White Blood Cell Depletion), Plasmapheresis (Therapeutic Plasma Exchange), Plateletpheresis (Platelet Depletion), Red Blood Cell (RBC) Exchange, and Therapeutic Phlebotomy.

The Registered Nurse provides knowledgeable, compassionate clinical care and care coordination. The role provides safe, therapeutic, holistic, and systematic care in a patient- and family-centered manner, incorporating individual differences and supporting patients and families throughout the continuum of care, including through education. The nurse communicates effectively and cooperates respectfully with other clinical disciplines, determining care-delivery processes through direct patient and family communication, technology, and collaboration with healthcare team members.

Inova Fairfax Hospital holds Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has received additional recognitions for hospital performance, patient safety, and clinical care. Inova describes itself as a healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, and as a recognized employer in the D.C. metro area and nationally.

Requirements

• At least one year of critical care Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting, or completion of a critical care fellowship.
• BSN from an accredited school of nursing. Nurses with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing must complete a BSN within five years of their start date.
• RN license, or eligibility to practice as an RN, in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Must obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Proficiency in English and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior apheresis, perfusion, or dialysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and coordinate patient care.
• Provide safe, therapeutic, holistic, and systematic care in a patient- and family-centered manner.
• Incorporate individual differences into the provision of care.
• Integrate knowledge, skills, and experience to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Communicate effectively and cooperate respectfully with other clinical disciplines.
• Determine care-delivery processes through direct patient and family communication, technology, and collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Perform therapeutic apheresis procedures, including ECP, leukapheresis, therapeutic plasma exchange, platelet depletion, RBC exchange, and therapeutic phlebotomy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Team member wellness program.
• Retirement plan matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
• Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance.
• Mental health coaching or therapy: 25 sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time