RN Therapeutic Apheresis-Per Diem

At New York Blood Center, one of the most comprehensive blood centers in the world, our focus is on cultivating excellence by merging cutting-edge innovation with diligent customer service, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive program and service development. Join us as we work towards meeting and exceeding the growing needs of our diverse communities, further our lifesaving strategic goals in a rapidly changing environment, and expand our impact on the local, national, and global communities we serve.

As a key member of our team, this role is responsible for performing all aspects of therapeutic apheresis procedures on both adult and pediatric population in a mobile setting as per NYBC standard operating procedures and policies.

Responsibilities include:

• Performs all therapeutic apheresis procedures independently by identifying required criteria, obtaining consent, performing patient physical assessment and documentation.
• Provides care and follow-up instructions related to access and reports any abnormal findings to appropriate personnel.
• Administers blood products and medications during procedures per physician’s orders, calculating and reconstitution of medication related to procedure.
• Completes all required forms/ electronic record.
• Operates equipment related to performing procedure and troubleshoot alarms and reports abnormal findings.
• Maintains inventory of mobiles, reports supply needs and assists with on-site par levels.
• Scan in work hours using the current Time Keeping System, completes monthly expense reports accurately and in a timely manner as per departmental policy.

MUST HAVE APHERESIS EXPERIENCE

To qualify, you must have an associate’s Degree in Nursing plus five years of clinical experience in medical/surgery, emergency or telemetry, OR a bachelor’s Degree in Nursing plus three years of clinical experience in medical/surgery, emergency or telemetry OR two years of experience as a Graduate Therapeutic Apheresis RN at NYBC.RN Licensure in one of the states of operation upon hire (NY/NJ/CT), and licensure in all three states of operation within one year of appointment, (exceptions are left up to department discretion) Valid Driver’s License.  BCLS Certification.MUST HAVE APHERESIS EXPERIENCE

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and drive to multiple locations is required.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed hourly salary is $50.00 p/hr to $65.00 p/hr.  For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Graduate – RN

$50.00

RN - Therapeutic Apheresis I

$55.00

RN - Therapeutic Apheresis II

$60.00

RN - Therapeutic Apheresis III

$65.00

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.