Description
Title: Nurse II - Therapeutic Apheresis
Job Type:
Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Therapeutic Apheresis Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary: The Nurse II in Therapeutic Apheresis performs nursing procedures within the RPCI Therapeutic Apheresis unit along with cross training within the Donor Center (Pheresis). This position also performs Therapeutic Apheresis procedures in both in-patient and out-patient settings, routine procedures include: Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Collection, Donor Lymphocyte Collection, Leukocyte Reduction, Plasma Exchanges and Photopheresis utilizing multiple apheresis technology devices. This role executes Therapeutic Phlebotomy procedures, routine direct patient management procedures including IV administration, drug administration, Blood Product Transfusion, and laboratory test sample procurement all while executing collection procedures maintains donor and product safety while adhering to all compliance mandated by State, Federal and accrediting agencies. This role includes a routine on-call rotation inclusive of weekends.Donor Center: Performs Blood Donor screening and blood product collection procedures in the RPCI Donor center utilizing venipuncture and apheresis techniques. Routine responsibilities include donor eligibility screening, assessment, venous access, procedure initiation, donor monitoring and procedure documentation. Other routine duties include equipment set up/breakdown, blood product transport preparation, and donor management during collection procedures. Positions Primary Function:
• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture for Whole Blood and Platelet pheresis procedures for the purpose of providing blood products for RPCI patients.
• Monitor donors throughout Whole Blood and or Platelet pheresis procedure(s).
• Maintain donor and product safety while adhering to all compliance mandated by State, Federal and accrediting agencies. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
License Requirement
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
Education and Experience
1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time oncology nursing experience; or
2. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time critical care experience; or
3. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or
4. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months (full-time) as a Nurse I at Roswell Park.
NOTES:
1. Incumbents will serve a one (1) year full-time probationary period as a Nurse II.
2. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have previous experience in apheresis procedures or dialysis.
The preferred candidate will have previous critical care experience.
The preferred candidate will have previous experience in a blood collection facility and/or phlebotomy experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Historical Compensation Information Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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