Apheresis RN H11A

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 88 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Nationwide Children’s Hospital on Main Campus in Columbus, OH seeks an Apheresis Registered Nurse (0.9 FTE). The role requires 3+ years of nursing experience, Ohio RN licensure, and proficiency with apheresis equipment to perform therapeutic plasma exchange and related procedures.

The position is day shift, on-site, with on-call responsibilities for emergencies. Responsibilities include patient assessment, machine operation, care coordination with the medical team, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Ohio required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Certification in apheresis nursing or willingness to obtain.

Responsabilités

• Perform apheresis procedures (therapeutic plasma exchange, stem cell collection, photopheresis).
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures; respond to changes and escalate as needed.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain apheresis equipment; adhere to infection control standards.
• Coordinate with care team; document assessments and outcomes in EMR.
• Establish and manage venous access; educate patients and families.

Connaissances

Apheresis equipment

Venipuncture

Critical thinking

Documentation

Team collaboration

Formation

BSN

Outils

Apheresis machines

Description du poste

## Apheresis RN H11AApply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Part time: Posted Today: R-26774**Overview:**0.9 fte/36 hours per weekDay shiftMinimum 3 years nursing experience required**Job Description Summary:**Performs therapeutic and donor apheresis procedures, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery. Requires advanced clinical judgement, technical proficiency with apheresis equipment, and advanced critical thinking skills. Works under the direction of the Apheresis Medical Provider, as part of an interdisciplinary team. Apheresis nurses rotate on-call responsibilities for emergency procedures that occur outside of regular clinic hours.**Job Description:****Essential Functions:*** Perform apheresis procedures (e.g., therapeutic plasma exchange, red cell exchange, stem cell collection, leukocyte reduction, and photopheresis).* Assess and monitor patients’ clinical status before, during, and after procedures; respond promptly to changes in clinical condition or adverse reactions; escalate clinical concerns to the medical provider.* Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain apheresis machines and related equipment, ensuring adherence to infection control and safety standards.* Collaborate with physicians, lab personnel, blood bank personnel, and the care team to coordinate procedures, review orders, and ensure continuity of care.* Document patient assessments, procedure details, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.* Assess, establish, and manage venous access, ensuring patency, proper function, and infection prevention throughout the procedure.* Educate patients and families about apheresis procedures, potential side effects, and post-procedural care.* Participate in quality assurance activities, competency assessments, and continuing education to maintain current knowledge of apheresis best practices.* Maintain supplies, prepare equipment, and comply with all regulatory guidelines.* Assist in training new team members.**Education Requirement:**Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred.**Licensure Requirement:**Active RN license in Ohio, required.**Certifications:*** Certification in apheresis nursing (e.g., Qualification in Apheresis) or willingness to obtain when eligible* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), preferred.**Skills:*** Proficiency with apheresis equipment and technology* Strong venipuncture and central line management skills* Critical thinking and rapid decision-making in emergent situations.* Excellent patient assessment and monitoring abilities.* Effective communication and patient education skills.* Attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.* Team collaboration and interdisciplinary coordination.* Adaptability to changing patient condition, needs, or procedural requirements.* Knowledge of infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards. Knowledge of regulatory standards and quality improvement processes.**Experience:*** Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience (critical care, oncology, hematology, or dialysis preferred).* Experience with apheresis procedures, preferred.**Physical Requirements:**OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulderFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"