Per Diem Nurse- Inpatient Apheresis- Variable Shift

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

UC Irvine Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Blood Donor Center. The role involves setting up and performing apheresis and whole blood collections, identifying donor reactions, and intervening as needed.

Education and follow-up care for patients and donors are required, using the Nursing Process. The position requires CA RN licensure and a BSN for external candidates, with flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays across three locations: Campus, Medical

Qualifications

• RN with California license
• Must have BSN for external candidates
• Experience with apheresis or hemodialysis procedures preferred
• Knowledge of infection control techniques required
• Flexible hours and locations including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform apheresis and whole blood collection procedures
• Identify donor reactions and intervene appropriately
• Educate patients/donors and provide follow-up care using the Nursing Process
• May act as charge nurse in one or more areas as needed

Skills

Strong customer service orientation

Apheresis experience

Infection control techniques

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Venipuncture

Nursing procedures

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary: The Blood Donor Center currently has three locations: Campus Blood Donor Center, Medical Center Blood Donor Center, and Mobile Collection sites. The incumbent will be assigned to a primary area but will be expected to work in all three areas as needed and is responsible for the accurate donor selection and follow through of identification and remediation of deficiencies in screening procedures. Sets-up and performs various apheresis and whole blood collection procedures including identification of donor reactions and appropriate intervention. Assists with patient / donor education and follow-up and uses the Nursing Process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient / donor care. May be required to act as a charge nurse at any of the three areas as needed.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Strong customer service orientation
• One year of RN experience doing apheresis patient/donor collections / procedures or acute hemodialysis procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of infection control techniques
• Current California RN license
• Competent in venipuncture or venipuncture certification
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Ability to work flexible hours and flexible locations including evenings, nights, weekends & holidays.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to communicate in person, with a wide range of people in an effective professional manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of FDA, DHS, AABB, CAP, Title 22, Joint Commission, and CDC guidelines

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization