About the position
By joining the American Red Cross, you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! This position is a unique opportunity to provide 1-on-1 care to patients in a specialty area (Therapeutic Apheresis). Our nurses get to work collaboratively with physicians and act as the go-between for the physician and the patient. You will get to travel to different hospitals and Red Cross sites around the Columbia area and can go outside the area. We perform various procedures including plasma exchange, red cell exchange, leukapheresis, stem cell harvests, photopheresis, therapeutic phlebotomies, platelet reductions, and white blood cell depletion.
Responsibilities
- Perform Apheresis procedures autonomously in multiple settings including critical care, emergency room, and freestanding outpatient centers.
- Perform venipunctures, access central venous catheters, and access vortex and bard ports.
- Act as a consultant to external health care personnel about clinical apheresis.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.
- CPR certification is required.
- Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Two years' experience in medical/surgical or critical care nursing, or related experience, is preferred.
- Previous apheresis or dialysis experience is preferred.
- Good vein selection and venipuncture skills are essential.
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss procedures and medical issues with patients, families, and physicians are necessary.
- Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are preferred.
- A current valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in Surgery is preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k) with 5% match
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Family leave
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO + Holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and recognition
