Versiti Inc.
Registered Nurse- Therapeutic Apheresis
Versiti Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Overview:
Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.Position Summary:Perform Therapeutic Apheresis procedures for patients in surrounding hospitals and/or perform Cellular Therapy product collections for patients/donors in surrounding hospitals and state headquarters.(**Training provided on Apheresis Procedures**)Responsibilities:Performs scheduled, unscheduled, and emergent Therapeutic Apheresis procedures, which may include Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Red Blood Cell Exchange, White Blood Cell Depletion, Platelet Depletion, Extracorporeal Photopheresis, and LDL Apheresis per SOPs and manufacturer Operator Manuals *Performs Autologous and Allogeneic (related and unrelated) Cellular Therapy product collections, which may include Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPC) and Mononuclear Cell (MNC) product collections, according to SOPs, manufacturer Operator Manuals, cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), cGTP (current Good Tissue Practice), and all applicable standards per accreditation agencies*Performs Granulocyte product collections according to SOPs, manufacturer Operator Manuals, cGMP, cGTP, and all applicable standards per accreditation agencies*Perform apheresis procedures and cell therapy collections related to research studies, as applicable*Performs Filgrastim injections for NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program) HPC donorsAppropriately documents all patient/donor related activities in patient/donor medical record, which may include hospital based Computerized Patient RecordAssists with departmental projects, which may include research, data collection, and quality projects, as assignedProvides mentorship for newer staffAssists with training newer staffContributes to a team environment, which may include (but is not limited to) Versiti Physicians, Department Management, Nurses, support staff, and/or Quality Specialists, in order to provide a safe and positive patient/donor experienceSupports and demonstrates Versiti mission, vision, and values, as well as department goalsUnderstands how applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures impact specific job responsibilities and functions and performs assigned job functions in accordance with them to include those set forth by the FDA, HIPAA, AABB (American Association of Blood Banks), ASFA (American Society for Apheresis), FACT (Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy), and hospital standards/requirements.Supports and demonstrates a customer service commitment to internal and external customers through adherence to Versiti customer service standards and processes.Maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job-related educational opportunitiesParticipates in Quality Assurance activitiesContributes to Continuous Improvement initiativesReviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as neededPerforms procedural data collection, as neededAdditional duties, as assignedPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standards
Qualifications:EducationBachelor's Degree, Associate degree, or RN Diploma in Nursing requiredBachelor's Degree preferredExperience4-6 years RN experience required4-6 years full time apheresis experience or five years part time apheresis experience requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal communication and rapport-building skills including the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy, tact, and sensitivityAbility to communicate and collaborate with others in challenging and stressful situations as well as conflict resolution skillsGood organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining attention to detailFlexibility and dedication for handling a demanding, irregular schedule and stressful situationsAbility to work independently as well as in a team environmentEffective problem solving and decision-making skills which demonstrate good judgmentCommitment to providing an exceptional patient/donor experienceability to apply the basic concepts of nursing, such as pathophysiology, hemo-dynamics, fluid and electrolyte balanceEffective communication skills, either in person or via phone, text, and emailLicenses and CertificationsValid Registered Nursing license required per designated state requiredBLS Certification requiredValid Drivers License required for designated State and access to a vehicle requiredCertification in Qualification in Apheresis (QIA) preferredAmerican Society for Apheresis (ASFA) membership preferredTools and TechnologySpectra Optia Apheresis System requiredTherakos Cellex Photopheresis System, as applicable requiredLiposorber LA-15 System, as applicable requiredAccessory equipment (IV pumps, blood warmers, non invasive blood pressure monitor) requiredPersonal Computer/Laptop and/or tablets requiredSmartphone requiredKnowledge of Microsoft Office software requiredKnowledge and/or experience with hospital based Computerized Patient Record systems (Cerner, EPIC, etc.) preferred preferred#LI-HT1#AJ123
Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.Position Summary:Perform Therapeutic Apheresis procedures for patients in surrounding hospitals and/or perform Cellular Therapy product collections for patients/donors in surrounding hospitals and state headquarters.(**Training provided on Apheresis Procedures**)Responsibilities:Performs scheduled, unscheduled, and emergent Therapeutic Apheresis procedures, which may include Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Red Blood Cell Exchange, White Blood Cell Depletion, Platelet Depletion, Extracorporeal Photopheresis, and LDL Apheresis per SOPs and manufacturer Operator Manuals *Performs Autologous and Allogeneic (related and unrelated) Cellular Therapy product collections, which may include Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPC) and Mononuclear Cell (MNC) product collections, according to SOPs, manufacturer Operator Manuals, cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), cGTP (current Good Tissue Practice), and all applicable standards per accreditation agencies*Performs Granulocyte product collections according to SOPs, manufacturer Operator Manuals, cGMP, cGTP, and all applicable standards per accreditation agencies*Perform apheresis procedures and cell therapy collections related to research studies, as applicable*Performs Filgrastim injections for NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program) HPC donorsAppropriately documents all patient/donor related activities in patient/donor medical record, which may include hospital based Computerized Patient RecordAssists with departmental projects, which may include research, data collection, and quality projects, as assignedProvides mentorship for newer staffAssists with training newer staffContributes to a team environment, which may include (but is not limited to) Versiti Physicians, Department Management, Nurses, support staff, and/or Quality Specialists, in order to provide a safe and positive patient/donor experienceSupports and demonstrates Versiti mission, vision, and values, as well as department goalsUnderstands how applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures impact specific job responsibilities and functions and performs assigned job functions in accordance with them to include those set forth by the FDA, HIPAA, AABB (American Association of Blood Banks), ASFA (American Society for Apheresis), FACT (Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy), and hospital standards/requirements.Supports and demonstrates a customer service commitment to internal and external customers through adherence to Versiti customer service standards and processes.Maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job-related educational opportunitiesParticipates in Quality Assurance activitiesContributes to Continuous Improvement initiativesReviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as neededPerforms procedural data collection, as neededAdditional duties, as assignedPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standards
Qualifications:EducationBachelor's Degree, Associate degree, or RN Diploma in Nursing requiredBachelor's Degree preferredExperience4-6 years RN experience required4-6 years full time apheresis experience or five years part time apheresis experience requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal communication and rapport-building skills including the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy, tact, and sensitivityAbility to communicate and collaborate with others in challenging and stressful situations as well as conflict resolution skillsGood organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining attention to detailFlexibility and dedication for handling a demanding, irregular schedule and stressful situationsAbility to work independently as well as in a team environmentEffective problem solving and decision-making skills which demonstrate good judgmentCommitment to providing an exceptional patient/donor experienceability to apply the basic concepts of nursing, such as pathophysiology, hemo-dynamics, fluid and electrolyte balanceEffective communication skills, either in person or via phone, text, and emailLicenses and CertificationsValid Registered Nursing license required per designated state requiredBLS Certification requiredValid Drivers License required for designated State and access to a vehicle requiredCertification in Qualification in Apheresis (QIA) preferredAmerican Society for Apheresis (ASFA) membership preferredTools and TechnologySpectra Optia Apheresis System requiredTherakos Cellex Photopheresis System, as applicable requiredLiposorber LA-15 System, as applicable requiredAccessory equipment (IV pumps, blood warmers, non invasive blood pressure monitor) requiredPersonal Computer/Laptop and/or tablets requiredSmartphone requiredKnowledge of Microsoft Office software requiredKnowledge and/or experience with hospital based Computerized Patient Record systems (Cerner, EPIC, etc.) preferred preferred#LI-HT1#AJ123