Registered Nurse Clinical Apheresis

American National Red Cross; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible FS

PTO & Holidays

401K 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability insurance (short & long)

Job summary

American Red Cross in Wichita, KS seeks a registered nurse to provide 1-on-1 care in Therapeutic Apheresis, traveling to hospitals and Red Cross sites.

You will perform plasma exchange, red cell exchange, photopheresis, and other procedures; coordinate with physicians and ensure safe patient care. Training is provided; no prior apheresis experience required.

Standard Schedule: 40 hrs/week, Monday–Friday with rotating on-calls.

Qualifications

• Current state RN licensure and CPR certification.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education/work experience.
• Two years of medical/surgical or critical care nursing experience.
• Apheresis or dialysis experience is beneficial but not required.
• Excellent venipuncture and vein selection skills.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to explain procedures.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform apheresis procedures autonomously in multiple settings (ICU, ER, outpatient).
• Perform venipunctures and access venous catheters and ports.
• Manage all phases of therapeutic apheresis and explain procedures to patients/families.
• Act as consultant to external healthcare personnel on clinical apheresis.
• Assess patient status during procedures using nursing process and labs.
• Coordinate with physicians and nurses across hospitals for treatments.
• Evaluate medications for compatibility and safety.
• Maintain supplies and equipment in a ready state.

Skills

CPR Certification

Venipuncture skills

Verbal communication

Public relations skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our team, you can help save lives every day. You'll be part of a like‑minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growth, learning, and success.

This position is a unique opportunity to provide 1-on-1 care to patients in a specialty area (Therapeutic Apheresis). Our nurses get to work collaboratively with physicians and act as the go‑between for the physician and the patient. You will get to travel to different hospitals and Red Cross sites. We do the following procedures: plasma exchange, red cell exchange leukapheresis, stem cell harvests, photopheresis, therapeutic phlebotomies, platelet reductions, and white blood cell depletion.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

• You will perform Apheresis procedures autonomously in multiple settings, including critical care, emergency room, and freestanding outpatient centers.
• Perform venipunctures, access central venous catheters, and access vortex and bard ports.
• Perform all phases of therapeutic apheresis procedures (plasma exchange, red cell exchange, platelet, and white cell reduction, photopheresis, and hematopoietic progenitor cell collection), to ensure safe and appropriate care of the patient and explain, as needed, the procedures for patients and their family and other attending healthcare professionals.
• Act as a consultant to external health care personnel about clinical apheresis.
• Assess patient status relative to therapeutic apheresis, prior to and during procedures, utilizing the nursing process, laboratory testing results, and other clinically significant procedures.
• Coordinate closely with physicians and nurses at a variety of hospitals to arrange therapeutic apheresis treatments and facilitate coordinated care.
• Evaluate patient medication for compatibility and safety of apheresis procedure and determine when to contact the physician.
• Assemble, restock, QC, and maintain supplies and equipment in a state of readiness to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.

The American Red Cross will provide all necessary training. No experience is required.

Standard Schedule : Variable 1st shift Monday to Friday- 40 hrs per week - Rotating on calls

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse and CPR certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree OR a combination of education and work experience.
• Two years of experience in medical/surgical or critical care nursing, OR-related experience.
• Previous apheresis or dialysis experience is beneficial but not required.
• Good vein selection and venipuncture skills are essential.
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss procedures and medical issues with patients, families, and physicians.
• Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are preferred.
• A current, valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO + Holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition.

Commitment to Your Health & Safety-COVID-19: The American Red Cross requires all new hires be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This means that all individuals working for the organization must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of their employment OR have begun the vaccination process prior to their start date. Upon being offered a position, individuals will be required to submit proof of vaccination. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, you may qualify for an exemption. If seeking an exemption, you will be required to submit documentation, and your request must be approved prior to hire.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

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