RN - Registered Nurse - Outpatient Apheresis

Job Summary

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties

The Apheresis RN performs therapeutic and donor apheresis procedures. Assesses patient needs in the therapeutic apheresis program. Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities that meet those needs.

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Monday through Friday;7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.; with on call nights and weekends.

Job Duties:

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment appropriate for the procedure being performed.
• Provides health teaching and updates such as changes in patient status or technology requires.
• Assembles necessary equipment and administers apheresis to patients.
• Demonstrates ability to properly operate apheresis and donor equipment.
• Observes reports, interprets, and records manifestations of the patient's condition during procedures.
• Administers medications and blood products as appropriate and required for the specific procedure.
• Manages adverse reactions to procedures and transfusions Participates and coordinates in health teaching to prepare the patient and family for post procedure care and future appointment preparation.
• Documents observations, activities, and updates computer information as necessary.
• Assists in the evaluation of the quality of patient care and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Contributes to unit committee activities.
• Safeguards the patient from hazards and injuries.

Benefits of Working at Geisinger:

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members, but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Responsibilities