Registered Nurse RN Apheresis

Banner Health

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Apheresis and Oncology assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing practice standards. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the nurse and by others under their direction, and uses specialized knowledge and nursing skills to provide care appropriate to patients’ physical and developmental ages.

The nurse assesses patients’ clinical and related needs, reviews history and diagnostic information, develops and updates plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team, and implements care through direct service, coordination, delegation, and supervision. The role evaluates patient and family responses to care and teaching, documents care in the patient record, supports continuity of care, and contributes to evidence-based practice, education, professional development, and quality improvement.

The position includes training and documented competencies for apheresis-specific services, including stem cell mobilization regimens and common side effects; hematopoietic progenitor cell and therapeutic cell collections; therapeutic plasma exchange; therapeutic cytoreduction; extracorporeal photopheresis; research-associated collections; and new procedures as developed. The schedule is 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM. The most qualified candidate will have oncology nursing experience.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Nursing, or completion of a specialized nursing diploma program that includes at least two years of specialized training and/or experience.
• Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, temporary RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
• BLS certification.
• Maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the practice area through annual validations.
• Relate relevant experience, training, and education during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology nursing experience; identified as desirable for the most qualified candidate.
• Apheresis or dialysis nursing experience.
• Experience in the clinical area for which the candidate is applying.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Professional certification.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs; review patient history and physical information; review diagnostics and laboratory data; report abnormal results; and complete assessments and reassessments.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care, including discharge planning, using assessment data and input from patients, families, and the health care team.
• Implement plans of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision, following physician orders, policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuity of care by accurately communicating patient status to other caregivers.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, progress toward goals, and the effectiveness of patient education; revise care plans as needed.
• Document assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, interventions, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide evidence-based care and participate in research activities within clinical practice when applicable.
• Participate in unit or facility shared leadership and support education, role development, and orientation for personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors; precept and mentor when appropriate.
• Contribute to excellent patient outcomes and improvement of national nursing quality indicators, including through professional organizations where applicable.
• Complete and maintain competencies for apheresis services, including stem cell mobilization, apheresis collections, therapeutic plasma exchange, therapeutic cytoreduction, extracorporeal photopheresis, research-associated collections, and new procedures.
• Coordinate and communicate with staff, physicians, patients, families, external contacts, other health care providers, and clergy concerning patient care and support.

Benefits

• Great Place To Work® Certification™ is noted, reflecting the organization’s stated investment in workplace excellence and team member wellbeing; no specific employee benefit is detailed.

What This Job Offers

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