Apheresis RN (CLIN NURSE 2)

About the role

The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Department overview

As the sole Apheresis Department for UC Davis Health, this team provides a wide range of highly specialized services in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings to patients from the entire region. These complex services range from plasmapheresis, red cell exchanges and therapeutic leukocyte reductions to allogeneic donor and autologous stem cell collections (for stem cell transplants and CAR-T therapies) and post-transplant extracorporeal photopheresis/ECP. Some of these services are provided to patients in an acute setting, while others support patients with chronic conditions who will be seen by the Apheresis department for months or even years. The team is comprised of specialty trained and highly skilled nurses and physicians. The Apheresis department services every area of UC Davis Health, working closely with providers from Cellular Therapy and Stem Cell Transplant (both Adult and Pediatric), Blood Bank, Solid Organ Transplant (kidney and liver), and Neurology as well as Clinical Trial and Research. Following the guidelines as set forth by the American Society for Apheresis (ASFA), the Apheresis team is committed to providing outstanding patient-centric care with the highest quality and safety standards and is accredited by the Foundation of the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy/FACT.

Department specific job scope

Registered Nurses in the Apheresis department at UC Davis Medical Center provide care to adult and pediatric patients with a variety if medical (medical surgical, critical care, emergent, perioperative) needs. Patient conditions include: various medical/surgical conditions requiring peripheral venous access, central venous access, and apheresis.

Key responsibilities

• Nursing Process and Practice — 70%
• Quality and Evidence-Based Practice — 15%
• Leadership — 5%
• Professional Development — 5%
• Research — 5%

Minimum qualifications

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Within 3 years of hire, obtain Oncology Certification or 36 continued education units (CEUs) that are oncology specific in a three-year accreditation cycle to meet the Commission on Cancer 4.2 Standard on nursing education. Oncology Nursing Certifications that qualify for this standard include, but are not limited to: Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN®), Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN®), Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON®), Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON®), Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN®), Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®).
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• At least three (3) years of acute hospital experience
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients

Preferred qualifications

• BSN
• 2 years of Apheresis and/or Dialysis experience
• Critical Care experience
• Oncology experience
• Vascular Access experience

Pay

$77.41 – $104.16 hourly

Schedule

10-hour shifts, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical demands

• Standing — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting — Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs — Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs — Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs — Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling — Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) — Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead — Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion — Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental demands

• Loud noise levels — Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations — Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental demands

• Sustained attention and concentration — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks — Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours