Apheresis Nurse: Compassionate Blood Component Specialist

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in the United States seeks an experienced Apheresis Nurse to join our patient care team. The RN performs apheresis procedures, monitors patients during treatments, and educates patients about the process, risks, and post‑procedure care.

This role requires strong clinical skills, maintenance of aseptic technique, and collaboration with transplantation and medical teams. BSN preferred; RN licensure and BLS are required on hire.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or nursing diploma required.
• RN license (single state) or compact
• BLS Certification required on hire.
• All certifications are required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate apheresis machines to separate and collect specific blood components.
• Monitor patients during procedures, ensuring safety and comfort, and manage potential complications.
• Educate patients on the process, risks, and post-procedure care.
• Collaborate with medical teams to coordinate treatments, including stem cell collection for transplantation.
• Maintain aseptic technique and follow transfusion medicine protocols.

Skills

Apheresis nursing

Patient monitoring

Patient education

Safety protocols

Education

Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse)

Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

Tools

Apheresis machines

Transfusion medicine protocols

Job description

Wellstar Health System in the United States seeks an experienced Apheresis Nurse to join our patient care team. The RN performs apheresis procedures, monitors patients during treatments, and educates patients about the process, risks, and post‑procedure care.

This role requires strong clinical skills, maintenance of aseptic technique, and collaboration with transplantation and medical teams. BSN preferred; RN licensure and BLS are required on hire.