Apheresis Registered Nurse Per Diem
About Discovery Life Sciences
Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model.
Position Summary
Discovery is looking for a talented and passionate Apheresis Nurse to join our dynamic Donor Management team. As an Apheresis Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role delivering direct care to normal healthy donors undergoing blood and/or tissue collections in an outpatient setting. We offer an exciting and collaborative work environment where you can unleash your creativity and make a real impact.
We are actively seeking motivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success.
A Day in the Life
- Review the donor schedule, prepare collection equipment, and coordinate workflow with front desk and clinical staff
- Perform donor eligibility assessments, initiate IVs, conduct apheresis or blood collections, and closely monitor donor safety throughout procedures
- Educate donors on the collection process, program expectations, and aftercare while delivering a high‑touch, positive donor experience
Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience)
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse License
- Associate’s degree or higher in Nursing
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- 1-2 years clinical nursing experience
- Experience starting IVs is required
- Excellent customer service skills
- Prior oncology, Apheresis, blood bank, or infusion experience preferred but NOT required
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Apps strongly preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Initiate, perform, and complete donor collection procedures according to specified policies and standard operating procedures
- Follow established process flow to ensure customer orders are fulfilled and shipped timely
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