Registered Nurse - Apheresis

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,104 - 77,145; Full time

Job summary

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare seeks an experienced Registered Nurse with apheresis expertise to support NIH in Bethesda, MD on a 13-week contract. The role involves outpatient care, patient assessments, and coordination with providers and care teams.

Qualified applicants will hold a BSN/ADN/ Diploma, active RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications, with at least two years in hospital settings performing apheresis. Credentialing and on-call rotations are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN/ADN or Diploma) from an accredited program.
• Successful NCLEX completion.
• Current unrestricted RN license in at least one U.S. state.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of two years of recent hospital experience in apheresis.
• Ability to complete AMI credentialing process.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care in an outpatient setting.
• Perform patient assessments and document findings in the EMR.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, treatments, and education.
• Triage patient concerns and coordinate follow-up care.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to providers.
• Support chronic disease management and preventive health initiatives.
• Coordinate referrals and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on individualized care plans.
• Maintain NIH health system documentation and adhere to safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Education

BSN/ADN/Diploma in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with apheresis experience to join our team supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland on a 13-week contract. This is a unique opportunity to provide exceptional nursing care while working alongside world-class healthcare professionals in an environment dedicated to advancing patient care and medical research.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week
• 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• On-Call Requirements: Participation in weekend and holiday on-call rotation, including a minimum of one full weekend per month

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in an outpatient clinical setting
• Perform patient assessments and accurately document findings in the electronic medical record
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, treatments, and patient education
• Triage patient concerns and coordinate appropriate follow-up care
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate significant changes to providers
• Support chronic disease management and preventive health initiatives
• Coordinate referrals, consultations, and continuity of care
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate documentation in NIH electronic health systems
• Follow all infection prevention, patient safety, privacy, and quality assurance standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on operational needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in at least one U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent hospital experience in apheresis
• Ability to successfully complete the AMI credentialing process
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems

Inclusion & Cultural Competency

• Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.
• Deliver targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.

Pre-employment Checks

The candidate’s offer is contingent upon completing a criminal background investigation, reference, and credentialing (where applicable) check. These pre-employment checks may include fingerprint checks, local law enforcement agency checks, credit checks (for employment purposes only), and education and professional licensure checks. Additionally, the company may require security clearance and other U.S. Government checks depending on the specific contract the candidate may work. Candidates will be given full details on which background check is required and separate forms to complete to sanction these checks.

EEO Statement

AMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to participate in its employment practices. This practice is to ensure AMI maintains a diverse and robust workforce. Based on the above, the company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Employment decisions are based strictly on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Therefore, this statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA & ADAAA Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA), AMI will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

AMI uses E-Verify to check employment eligibility to work in the United States. Selected candidates will be requested to complete an I-9 form and provide relevant documentation of their identity and work eligibility.

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume / CV
• Three (3) Professional and/or Academic References
• Copy of Professional License (if applicable)