Full Time Hematotherapy RN

The Hematotherapy registered nurse coordinates and provides transfusion, infusion, cellular therapy collection and apheresis processes for pediatric and adult patient populations. The nurse communicates with physicians, nurses, family members and donor/patients in relation to hematotherapy activities.

Salary and Schedule

4 Day ? 35 hour weekly schedule

Salary approx. $100,000-$115,000, negotiable depending on experience. Full Time with Benefits, 401k, PTO

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Center Procedures:

Identifies and documents physiologic and psychosocial needs and care of the donor/patient.
Performs and documents donor/patient assessment and history
Performs phlebotomies for blood collection and therapeutic procedures
Performs donor and patient Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell (HPC) and Mononuclear Cell collections
Performs therapeutic HPC collections, extracorporeal photopheresis, plasmapheresis and cytapheresis on patients
Performs donor/patient care activities including vascular access, specimen collection, medication/chemo administration, transfusions, nursing procedures, and documentation of all assessments, interventions and responses
Monitor patient progress, assess adverse events and initiate interventions; communicate changing status to physicians, and facilitate hospital admission when necessary. Direct emergency situations and maintain current certification requirements.
Participates in the writing of procedure manuals
On call requirements for emergent apheresis procedures.
Technical Procedures:

Uses specific mechanical and technical equipment proficiently and safely
Performs and documents component preparation
Performs calibrations and follows quality control protocols to ascertain accuracy of results
Performs simple to complex trouble- shooting activities according to established guidelines
Performs and documents preventive maintenance and function checks for such equipment
Recognizes critical or significant finds and follows up according to established protocols
Education and Training of others
Provides and reinforces donor/patient education
Provides patient/family education.
Participates in Instruction of new employees in the processes of cell therapy collections, ECP, therapeutic apheresis and transfusion/infusion procedures
PERSONAL AND BEHAVIORIAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED OF THE JOB:

Ability to adapt to new and unusual situations or changes without affecting performance
Performs job duties and work is accomplished within appropriate time standards as determined by division
Regularly reports to work when scheduled. Reports back from meal break within allotted time frame
Maintains a professional appearance and neatness as outlined by WMC/BCHP guidelines
Actively participates as a team member by supporting decisions, accepting change, managing conflict effectively and valuing the contribution of others
As an employee of BCHP, the position requires professionalism through courteous, prompt patient, staff and vendor encounters ensuring the values of the organization and commitment to quality patient care
USE OF EQUIPMENT:

Analytical and procedural instrumentation.
Computer, telephone system, copy machine, fax, paper shredder, calculator, and various standard office equipment and/or machines.
CONFIDENTIAL DATA - POSITION HAS ACCESS TO:

Patient files, insurance and/or financial information.
WORKING CONDITIONS - PHYSICAL EFFORT:

May be required to bend, reach or lift in excess of ten pounds.
Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including: telephones, beepers, fire alarms, mechanical failure alarms
Visual acuity acceptable for performing duties of this position
Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients and other customers
Daily functions may include incidental exposure to hazards associated with automation, chemicals, microscopic work, and patient specimens, microorganisms, phlebotomy equipment and sharps
Certain incidental functions may require use of protective gear such as face shields, gloves, and fluid resistant coats.
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a medical facility.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES POSITION DIRECTLY SUPERVISES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

None
BCHP will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Required Education:

Registered Nurse Degree from an accredited school.
Preferred:

Bachelor?s degree from an accredited school: Experience in Apheresis, Cellular therapy, Transfusion/Infusion processes
Minimum experience required:

2 yrs Nursing Experience; IV insertion skills; Strong customer service and communication skills
Preferred:

APHON/ ONS Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification
License, Registration or Certification Required:

NY RN License, BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification