RN-Apheresis

Akicita Federal, LLC • Bethesda, MD

3d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide specialized apheresis nursing care to patients of the NIH Clinical Center, performing and monitoring therapeutic and donor apheresis procedures within the Department of Transfusion Medicine / Blood Services. The nurse operates apheresis equipment, manages vascular access, monitors patients for procedural reactions, and coordinates care with the multidisciplinary clinical team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or associate degree in Nursing from an accredited university.
• Successful passage of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
• Valid, active RN license in at least one state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum two (2) years of current hospital experience in apheresis.
• Demonstrated competency operating apheresis instrumentation and managing therapeutic/donor apheresis procedures.
• Ability to fulfill rotating weekend and holiday on-call coverage, at minimum one full weekend per month.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS and PALS certification if required by the client.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor therapeutic and donor apheresis procedures.
• Operate apheresis equipment.
• Manage vascular access.
• Monitor patients for procedural reactions.
• Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary clinical team.

Benefits

• W-2 position

What This Job Offers

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