Apheresis Staff Nurse BWH

Overview

Apheresis Staff Nurse / 32 Hours Variable Rotation / Kraft Family Blood Donor Center BWH

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Kraft Family Blood Donor Center registered nurse is expected to ensure donor and patient health and safety before, during and after donor room procedures. Competency with apheresis and therapeutic procedures and associated equipment and in monitoring collections to achieve blood components of the highest quality. Practice must follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures and the Nursing Department Clinical Practice Manual.

Must have a working knowledge of AABB, FDA, FACT, and other regulatory agency guidelines.

• Follows the donor qualification standards defined in the departmental Standard Operating Procedures, interviews HPC|MNC donors to assess eligibility, and takes appropriate action. Ensures pre-procedure documentation is complete prior to initiating HPC/MNC collection. Follows Site Preparation SOP to prep venipuncture site(s). Maintains continuity of donor and product identification. Performs label verification with another nurse. Observes donors/patients for adverse reactions and takes appropriate action as required.
• Performs the following apheresis procedures: HPC/MNC Collections;
  Photopheresis;
  Red Cell Depletion/Exchanges;
  Plasma Exchanges;
  Therapeutic Phlebotomy;
  White Cell and Platelet Depletions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and maintenance standards for apheresis equipment and other equipment used in the department.
• Follows industry manufacturing standards (cGMP, cGTP) and FACT.
• Demonstrates intravenous insertion skills. Troubleshoots instrument problems and takes instruments out of service following the Equipment SOP.
• Participates in the validation of new equipment and processes.

Education:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses and external applicants.

Experience:

• At least two to three years of recent nursing (within the last 2 - 3 years) experience preferred. Experience must be from apheresis or hemodialysis.
• IV insertion skills required.
• Has knowledge and experience working on clinical trials and experience supporting the care of human subjects is a plus.
• Rotation required to meet the needs of the department. This includes on-call for emergency apheresis after hours, on weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail is critical when working with blood product collection and manufacturing standards.

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.