Therapeutic Nurse

LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTER•Shreveport, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs therapeutic apheresis and blood collection procedures for volunteer donors and patients within scope of licensure and training. Schedules therapeutic procedures upon receipt of physician's orders. Performs apheresis component collections as needed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages care for patients undergoing clinical apheresis procedures and donor apheresis collections Acts as a clinical consult to the ordering physician in the treatment planning process; coordinates and verifies physician orders to perform therapeutic apheresis procedures Consults with Supervisor and/or Medical Director as necessary for clairification of orders, transfusion reactions and/or emergency situations Assesses patient status to determine suitability for therapeutic procedures Performs venipunctures and access central venous catheters Supervises the apheresis technician assisting in the procedures Monitors the patient status and instrument functions during the procedure and responds appropriately Provides post-procedure care; follows up on adverse reactions and donor injuries Maintains and reviews all required patient charts, to include preparing paperwork and supplies for therapeutic apheresis procedures, documenting the procedure and sending records to Medical Director as indicated by SOPs Maintains instruments and equipment used in apheresis including maintenance, calibration verification, quality control and troubleshooting Provides intermittent coverage for source plasma, cellular, and/or other MNC collections Attends meetings and seminars as necessary to maintain proficiency and knowledge of developments in Apheresis field. Follows all policies and procedures issued by the Blood Center, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, OSHA, AABB) and complies with good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and good tissue practices (cGTP). Meets and exceeds customer expectations and adheres to established quality practices while seeking to continually improve work performance. Models LifeShare’s mission and values, integrating them into daily decisions, behaviors and actions. Promotes cooperation and communication within a team to achieve Company and departmental goals and deliverables. Completes other projects and duties as may be assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES: Customer Service We make every decision and measure every outcome based on how well it serves our customers, both internal and external. Coaching We are committed to continuous investment in the personal and professional growth of our team members; we also ask our employees to actively take responsibility for their own self-development. Communication We communicate directly, honestly and respectfully, informing our teams and sharing feedback at all levels.

Requirements

Current Louisiana nursing license (RN) required
Associate’s degree in related field, plus At least three (3) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the job.
Must be familiar with or demonstrate ability to learn all FDA regulations governing blood banking, AABB standards, OSHA regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Must demonstrate a positive approach toward donors, technicians and other staff members, acting in a highly professional manner at all times.
Must be self-motivated, dependable, punctual, and have demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of donor information at all times.
Must be able to lift apheresis equipment and supplies up to 35 lbs., unassisted.
Must be able to perform duties requiring standing or bending for long periods of time without relief.
Must be able to work irregular hours, in excess of 8 hours per day.
Must be able to work with needles, scissors, blood bags, human blood and collection equipment and deal with stressful situations.
Work involves potential exposure to infectious diseases from blood and blood products.
May require operation of a Company vehicle for offsite procedures or meetings; must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by our commercial auto insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Manages care for patients undergoing clinical apheresis procedures and donor apheresis collections
Acts as a clinical consult to the ordering physician in the treatment planning process; coordinates and verifies physician orders to perform therapeutic apheresis procedures
Consults with Supervisor and/or Medical Director as necessary for clairification of orders, transfusion reactions and/or emergency situations
Assesses patient status to determine suitability for therapeutic procedures
Performs venipunctures and access central venous catheters
Supervises the apheresis technician assisting in the procedures
Monitors the patient status and instrument functions during the procedure and responds appropriately
Provides post-procedure care; follows up on adverse reactions and donor injuries
Maintains and reviews all required patient charts, to include preparing paperwork and supplies for therapeutic apheresis procedures, documenting the procedure and sending records to Medical Director as indicated by SOPs
Maintains instruments and equipment used in apheresis including maintenance, calibration verification, quality control and troubleshooting
Provides intermittent coverage for source plasma, cellular, and/or other MNC collections
Attends meetings and seminars as necessary to maintain proficiency and knowledge of developments in Apheresis field.
Follows all policies and procedures issued by the Blood Center, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, OSHA, AABB) and complies with good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and good tissue practices (cGTP).
Meets and exceeds customer expectations and adheres to established quality practices while seeking to continually improve work performance.
Models LifeShare’s mission and values, integrating them into daily decisions, behaviors and actions.
Promotes cooperation and communication within a team to achieve Company and departmental goals and deliverables.
Completes other projects and duties as may be assigned.