RN, Apheresis Unit

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apheresis Department's regular service hours are from 0700-1730 Monday through Friday, with on-call service until 2400 Monday through Friday and 0700-2400 Saturday and Sunday. The role of the Apheresis RN is to provide Apheresis procedures and nursing care during the procedures. Scheduling is flexible, with calls being shared among regular and resource staff. Apheresis RNs provide services to pediatric and adult patient populations, serving both hospitals and clinics while adhering to strict, dynamic regulatory standards. During the Apheresis procedure, the nurse manages the patient’s clinical status, the venous access, the infusion of blood components or specialized fluids, and oversees the technical aspects of the Apheresis machines. Additional responsibilities include providing patient/family/public education and participating in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• Three years of acute care hospital experience is required.
• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire.
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License.
• BLS from AHA required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with all types of vascular access devices, including PIV placement skills, Port-a-Cath access, Apheresis catheters, and care and maintenance of all types of vascular access devices, is also preferred.
• Three years of experience in apheresis procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide Apheresis procedures and nursing care during the procedures.
• Manage the patient’s clinical status during Apheresis procedures.
• Manage the patient’s venous access during Apheresis procedures.
• Manage the infusion of blood components or specialized fluids during Apheresis procedures.
• Oversee the technical aspects of the Apheresis machines.
• Provide patient/family/public education.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time.
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals).
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources.

What This Job Offers

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