RN Clinical Services Nurse Specialist
Core
Provide 1-on-1 therapeutic apheresis care to patients in critical care, emergency, and outpatient settings, acting as a liaison between physicians and patients.
Role type
RN Clinical Services Nurse Specialist (Therapeutic Apheresis)
Builds
Therapeutic apheresis treatments (plasma exchange, red cell exchange, stem cell harvests, photopheresis, etc.)
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing / Apheresis
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Venipuncture, central venous catheter access, port access, patient assessment, medication compatibility evaluation, procedure explanation, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Apheresis or dialysis experience, customer service, public relations
Technologies
Lab or medical equipment, personal computer
Responsibilities
Perform therapeutic apheresis procedures autonomously; assess patient status prior to and during procedures; coordinate treatments with physicians and nurses; consult external healthcare personnel on clinical apheresis; maintain supplies and equipment readiness.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC