- Perform all phases of therapeutic apheresis procedures (plasma exchange, red cell exchange, platelet, and white cell reduction, photopheresis, and hematopoietic progenitor cell collection), to ensure safe and appropriate care of the patient and explain, as needed, the procedures for patients and their family and other attending healthcare professionals.
- Act as a consultant to external health care personnel about clinical apheresis.
- Assess patient status relative to therapeutic apheresis, before and during procedures, utilizing the nursing process, laboratory testing results, and other clinically significant procedures.
- Coordinate closely with physicians and nurses at a variety of hospitals to arrange therapeutic apheresis treatments and facilitate coordinated care.
- Assemble, restock, QC, and maintain supplies and equipment in a state of readiness to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
- Previous apheresis or dialysis experience is beneficial but not required.
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss procedures and medical issues with patients, families, and physicians.
- We take care of you, while you take care of others. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO + Holidays
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Commitment to Your Health & Safety-COVID-19:_
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Medical specialties:
- Dialysis
- Day shift
Company Nurse - Portland, OR, United States - American Red Cross
Description
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world.
When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day.
If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity._*We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.
Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers.From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine_*At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our team, you can help save lives every day.
You'll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growth, learning, and success.
This position is a unique opportunity to provide 1-on-1 care to patients in a specialty area (Therapeutic Apheresis). You will get to travel to different hospitals and Red Cross sites around the Portland* *area. *If you travel outside of these locations you would be reimbursed for mileage.We do the following procedures:
plasma exchange, red cell exchange leukapheresis, stem cell harvests, photopheresis, therapeutic phlebotomies, platelet reductions, and white blood cell depletion.
_*You will perform Apheresis procedures autonomously in multiple settings including critical care, emergency room, and freestanding outpatient centers.Standard Schedule*:
Variable 1st shift Monday to Friday- 40 hrs per week - Rotating on calls
_*Bachelor's degree OR a combination of education and work experience.
* *Two years' experience in medical/surgical or critical care nursing, OR-related experience.
This means that all individuals working for the organization must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of their employment OR have begun the vaccination process prior to their start date.
Upon being offered a position, individuals will be required to submit proof of vaccination. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, you may qualify for an exemption. Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment. Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods of time._All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
_Job Type:
Full-time
Dental insurance
Standard shift:
Med/Surge or Critical Care: 2 years (Preferred)