Clinical Nurse- Apheresis Rube Walker Blood Center Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Apheresis Nurse to provide exceptional patient care. This role involves performing apheresis procedures, assessing patients, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in decision-making, and contribute to the advancement of patient care. If you are a compassionate and skilled nurse with a commitment to evidence-based practice, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment. Join a team that values excellence and innovation in patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited nursing school required.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform apheresis procedures and assess patients pre, during, and post procedures.
• Document all pertinent procedure information accurately in Epic.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and assist with inventory control.

Skills

Analytic ability

Oral communication skills

Listening skills

Written communication skills

Human relation skills

Keyboard data entry

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing

Tools

Epic

Assistive devices for patient care

Job description

Description

The Apheresis Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Based on the NMH framework for practice, the registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent, evidence-based care for an assigned group of patients that includes diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing, the Code of Ethics, and the Nursing Social Policy Statement. As a member of the clinical care and unit team, the RN participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve exceptional outcomes and enhance unit operations.

The RN exemplifies the components of what it means to be an NMH nurse, reflects the Mission, Vision, and Values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Performs emergent or scheduled urgent procedures during on-call hours (8pm-7:30am, weekends and holidays) when scheduled on call.
• Provides on-call coverage as scheduled.
• Performs apheresis procedures in both ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Assesses patients pre, during, and post procedures and therapies to observe mild, moderate and severe apheresis and non-apheresis related complications and notifies the appropriate provider to escalate care.
• Delivers evidence-based safe and effective care in a timely manner.
• Accurately documents all pertinent procedure information in Epic.
• Ensures all consents and education have been completed prior to initiating a procedure or therapy.
• Responsible for ensuring equipment preventative maintenance is current prior to use, disinfecting machine, room surfaces and equipment necessary for patient care according to policy.
• Assists with inventory control process.
• Maintains safe, neat, and adequately stocked supplies in patient rooms.
• Responsible for completing daily tasks when assigned in a timely manner.
• Acts as a resource for other staff.
• Assists with training of newer staff.
• Reviews and adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements for standard of care procedures and clinical trials.
• Utilizes assistive devices for patient care.
• Position involves moving of patients and/or equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care and adapt to changes in assignment in response to new and urgent cases.
• Responsible for successful completion of initial and annual trainings and competencies in cellular therapies, apheresis procedures, department services, and clinical trials.
• Independently performs cellular therapy collections and infusions.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain chain-of-custody and chain-of-identity when handling and managing products involving human tissue.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher.
• Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through American Heart Association.
• Analytic ability (conceptual and quantitative).
• Oral, listening and written communication skills.
• Strong human relation skills to interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations.
• Use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.

Preferred:

• Experience in specific clinical area.
• Nursing specialty certification, if eligible.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.