Registered Nurse, Apheresis

City of Hope • Full-time • Zion, IL • 4w ago

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The Apheresis Nurse will provide technically complex procedures such as apheresis, plasmapheresis etc. for peripheral blood stem cell donors and patients, practicing the highest standard of care in the stem cell transplant program. In this role, the registered nurse will operate under the direction of a licensed practitioner to perform the procedure and provide nursing care. An individualized plan of care is provided including patient assessment, performing the procedure, and evaluating patient outcomes.

The successful candidate:

Perform complex procedures such as apheresis, plasmapheresis etc. for peripheral blood stem cell donors and patients under the direction of a licensed practitioner in the stem cell transplant program.
Recognize patient conditions requiring immediate actions, initiate appropriate life-supporting interventions while communicating appropriately with physicians.
Perform patient assessment and evaluation, and technically complex apheresis procedures, maintaining accurate documentation of patient encounters.
Perform venipuncture and maintain peripheral access during the procedures. If central line, perform appropriate catheter care.
Coordinate with other members of the healthcare team to facilitate a smooth patient experience
Handles other related tasks such as quality control of equipment, as needed.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

1-2 years of apheresis or dialysis experience
Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Nursing
Active RN license in the state of Illinois
Good IV skills and central line catheter care
American Heart Association BLS certification and must be maintained while in this position
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

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