Per Diem RN - Apheresis & Donor Care (Flexible Hours)

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine is seeking a Blood Donor Center RN to support donor selection and the follow-through of identification and remediation of screening deficiencies. You will set up and perform apheresis and whole blood collection procedures, monitor donor reactions, and assist with donor education.

You will use the Nursing Process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate donor care, and may serve as charge nurse across three site areas as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of RN experience doing apheresis or acute hemodialysis procedures.
• Current California RN license.
• Competent in venipuncture.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required for external candidates.
• Ability to work flexible hours and flexible locations including evenings, nights, weekends & holidays.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform apheresis and whole blood collection procedures including identification of donor reactions and appropriate intervention.
• Assist with patient / donor education and follow-up and use 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.

Skills

Customer service

RN apheresis

Infection control

California RN license

Venipuncture

BSN

Flexible hours/locations

English communication

Adaptability

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

UCI Health in Irvine is seeking a Blood Donor Center RN to support donor selection and the follow-through of identification and remediation of screening deficiencies. You will set up and perform apheresis and whole blood collection procedures, monitor donor reactions, and assist with donor education.

You will use the Nursing Process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate donor care, and may serve as charge nurse across three site areas as needed.