Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse - Apheresis RN
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Apheresis RN spends 80% or more of their time providing Apheresis treatments providing direct patient care in accordance to company policies and procedures which includes FMCNA compliance programs and contracted hospitals’ policies and procedures. Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, therapeutic plasma exchange, RBC exchange and depletion, PLT and WBC depletions, PBSC and WBC collections, Photopheresis, and LDL apheresis. The Apheresis RN will partner with the hospital or outpatient facility to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General:
- Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to direct patient care in multiple modalities not limited to apheresis.
- Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the hospital or outpatient location, providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients or donors as prescribed in all apheresis modality procedures.
- Performs scheduled, un-scheduled and emergency Apheresis treatments and other extra-corporeal therapies (Therapeutic and Donor) in the assigned hospital(s) or outpatient locations, establishing priority of care.
- Gives organized, concise shift reports for patients on as assigned.
- Ensures adequate coverage of patient treatments and customer needs through appropriate scheduling.
- Travels outside regional area as necessary to help with coverage of patient treatments.
- Maintains a safe environment for self, patients and staff by following universal infection control precautions in performing patient care and handling of equipment.
- Maintains current knowledge of the advancements in the Therapeutic Apheresis by ensuring that the apheresis LMS modules are reviewed and completed.
Patient Care:
- Assesses patients’ responses to therapeutic apheresis making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician.
- Assesses patients pre, during and post treatment to detect mild, moderate and severe Apheresis and non-Apheresis related complications, notifying the appropriate hospital personnel.
- Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient’s response to prescribed treatment modality.
- Delivers safe, effective care in a timely and efficient manner.
- Accurately documents all pertinent treatment information in the individual patient’s record (ACES) and the hospital record, as needed.
- Completes appropriate training programs to successfully deliver specific patient care to a variety of patients.
- Utilizes the principles of growth and development to assess patient’s status, identifying each patient’s relative requirements.
- Implements physician’s orders and follows through appropriately.
- Ensures patient confidentiality.
- Assists in the evacuation of patients in the event of emergency, fire or disaster according to company and hospital policy and procedures.
Other:
- Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment.
- The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.
- Position requires on-call rotation including night, day, weekend, and holidays.
- The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
- May be potential for exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
- Position provides direct patient care which regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patient and/or equipment > 200-lbs (with mechanical assistance).
EDUCATION:
- Current appropriate state licensure.
- Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which employed.
- Certification in Apheresis Nursing is highly encouraged.
- Peripheral vein cannulation abilities preferred.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- One year of RN experience required.
- One-year of Apheresis or ICU/CCU/ED experience preferred.
- Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient.
- Successful completion of competency training course in theory and practice of Therapeutic Apheresis and related procedures.
- BLS CPR Recognition.
- ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required.
- Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
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