Registered Nurse Therapeutic Services

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognizes the gifts of blood and life as precious. We are home to the world‑renowned Blood Research Institute, 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 health‑care 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.

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 goals; contributes to a team environment that may include Versiti Physicians, Department Management, Nurses, support staff, and/or Quality Specialists to provide a safe and positive patient/donor experience.
• Performs 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, cGTP, and all applicable accreditation standards.
• 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 duties in accordance with FDA, HIPAA, AABB, ASFA, FACT, and hospital requirements.
• Performs apheresis procedures and cell‑therapy collections related to research studies, as applicable.
• Performs Filgrastim injections for NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program) HPC donors.
• Appropriately documents all patient/donor activities in the medical record, which may include hospital‑based Computerized Patient Record systems.
• Adjusts schedule, as needed, to meet departmental needs.
• Maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job‑related educational opportunities.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities.
• Contributes to Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Provides on‑call coverage for off‑hours activities, as applicable.
• Performs additional duties, as assigned, that are reasonably within the scope of this job classification.
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree, associate degree, or RN Diploma in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse (2 years preferred) required; one year apheresis experience or related field preferred; experience in critical care, hematology/oncology, and/or dialysis preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication and rapport‑building skills, including active listening, empathy, tact, and sensitivity.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with others in challenging and stressful situations (in person, phone, text, or email) and resolve conflicts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Flexibility and dedication for handling a demanding, irregular schedule and stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills demonstrating good judgment.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient/donor experience.
• Ability to apply basic nursing concepts such as pathophysiology, hemodynamics, fluid and electrolyte balance.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Registered Nursing license required in the designated state.
• BLS Certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required for the designated state and access to a vehicle.

Tools and Technology

• Spectra Optia® Apheresis System (desired).
• Therakos® Cellex® Photopheresis System (as applicable, desired).
• Liposorber® LA‑15 System (as applicable, desired).
• Accessory equipment (IV pumps, blood warmers, non‑invasive blood pressure monitor) preferred.
• Personal computer/laptop and/or tablet required.
• Smartphone required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience with hospital‑based Computerized Patient Record systems (Cerner, EPIC, etc.) preferred.

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 consider 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

• 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) contribution.
• Voluntary programs.
• Discount programs.
• Other benefits.