Apheresis Nurse

Job Summary

As a Therapeutic Apheresis Specialist at Fresenius Medical Care North America, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position requires a skilled and compassionate RN to work with patients undergoing apheresis treatments, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients' responses to therapeutic apheresis and make appropriate adjustments to the treatment plan as indicated by the physician.
Implement, administer, monitor, and document patients' responses to prescribed treatment modalities, including notification of adverse reactions to the physician and blood supplier.
Deliver safe, effective care in a timely and efficient manner, reporting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the Inpatient Program Manager and other parties as required.
Collaborate with hospital staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care and a positive patient experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.) or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Science.
Current appropriate state licensure and certification in Apheresis Nursing is highly encouraged.
One year of RN experience, with one year of Apheresis or ICU/CCU/ED experience preferred.
Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient and successful completion of competency training course in theory and practice of Therapeutic Apheresis and related procedures.
BLS CPR Recognition and ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions

The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community, with 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, with 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).

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