Registered Nurse Therapeutic Services

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive. Position Summary Perform Therapeutic Apheresis procedures for patients in surrounding hospitals and/or perform Cellular Therapy product collections for patients/donors in surrounding hospitals and state headquarters. Total Rewards Package Compensation The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications. Benefits Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others. Responsibilities Performs scheduled, unscheduled, and emergent Therapeutic Apheresis procedures, which may include Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Red Blood Cell Exchange, White Blood Cell Depletion, Platelet Depletion, Extracorporeal Photopheresis, and LDL Apheresis per SOPs and manufacturer Operator Manuals *Supports and demonstrates Versiti mission, vision, and values, as well as department goalsContributes to a team environment, which may include (but is not limited to) Versiti Physicians, Department Management, Nurses, support staff, and/or Quality Specialists, in order to provide a safe and positive patient/donor experiencePerforms Autologous and Allogeneic (related and unrelated) Cellular Therapy product collections, which may include Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPC) and Mononuclear Cell (MNC) product collections, according to SOPs, manufacturer Operator Manuals, cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), cGTP (current Good Tissue Practice), and all applicable standards per accreditation agencies*Supports and demonstrates a customer service commitment to internal and external customers through adherence to Versiti customer service standards and processes.Understands how applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures impact specific job responsibilities and functions and performs assigned job functions in accordance with them to include those set forth by the FDA, HIPAA, AABB (American Association of Blood Banks), ASFA (American Society for Apheresis), FACT (Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy), and hospital standards/requirements.Perform apheresis procedures and cell therapy collections related to research studies, as applicable*Performs Filgrastim injections for NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program) HPC donorsAppropriately documents all patient/donor related activities in patient/donor medical record, which may include hospital based Computerized Patient RecordAbility to adjust schedule, as needed, to meet departmental needsMaintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job-related educational opportunitiesParticipates in Quality Assurance activitiesContributes to Continuous Improvement initiativesProvide on call coverage for off hours activities, as applicableAdditional duties, as assignedPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classificationUnderstands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirementsComplies with all standard operating policies and procedures Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree associate degree, or RN Diploma in Nursing requiredBachelor's Degree preferred Experience Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse (2 years preferred) requiredOne year apheresis experience or related filed preferredExperience in critical care, hematology/oncology, and/or dialysis preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Excellent interpersonal communication and rapport-building skills including the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy, tact, and sensitivity requiredAbility to communicate and collaborate with others in challenging and stressful situations either in person, phone, text or email, as well as conflict resolution skills requiredGood organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining attention to detail requiredFlexibility and dedication for handling a demanding, irregular schedule and stressful situations requiredAbility to work independently as well as in a team environment requiredEffective problem solving and decision-making skills which demonstrate good judgment requiredCommitment to providing an exceptional patient/donor experience requiredAbility to apply the basic concepts of nursing, such as pathophysiology, hemo-dynamics, fluid and electrolyte balance required Licenses and Certifications Valid Registered Nursing license required per designated state requiredBLS Certification requiredValid Driver’s License required for designated State and access to a vehicle required Tools and Technology Spectra Optia® Apheresis System desiredTherakos® Cellex® Photopheresis System, as applicable desiredLiposorber® LA-15 System, as applicable desiredAccessory equipment (IV pumps, blood warmers, non – invasive blood pressure monitor) preferredPersonal Computer/Laptop and/or tablets requiredSmartphone requiredKnowledge of Microsoft Office software preferredKnowledge and/or experience with hospital based Computerized Patient Record systems (Cerner, EPIC, etc.) preferred