Supervisor, Therapeutic Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Supervises and performs therapeutic apheresis and blood collection procedures for volunteer donors and patients within scope of licensure and training.  Schedules therapeutic procedures upon receipt of physician's orders. Performs apheresis component collections as needed. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Manages care for patients undergoing clinical apheresis procedures and donor apheresis collections
2. Acts as a clinical consult to the ordering physician in the treatment planning process; coordinates and verifies physician orders to perform therapeutic apheresis procedures
3. Consults with Medical Director as necessary for clairification of orders, transfusion reactions and/or emergency situations
4. Ensures appropriate scheduling and staffing for therapeutic procedures
5. Assesses patient status to determine suitability for therapeutic procedures
6. Performs venipunctures and access central venous catheters
7. Supervises the apheresis technician assisting in the procedures
8. Monitors the patient status and instrument functions during the procedure and responds appropriately
9. Provides post-procedure care; follows up on adverse reactions and donor injuries   
10. Maintains and reviews all required patient charts, to include preparing paperwork and supplies for therapeutic apheresis procedures, documenting the procedure and sending records to Medical Director as indicated by SOPs
11. Maintain instruments and equipment used in apheresis including maintenance, calibration verification, quality control and troubleshooting
12. Manages personnel activities which includes interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action
13. Monitors and assesses employee performance related to established KPIs and competencies, addressing performance gaps and issuing corrective action where needed; mentors and champions the professional development of team members 
14. Provides training for nurses and apheresis technicians who perform or assist with therapeutic procedures
15. Attends meetings and seminars as necessary to maintain proficiency and knowledge of developments in Apheresis field
16. Follows all policies and procedures issued by the Blood Center, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, OSHA, AABB) and complies with good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and good tissue practices (cGTP) 
17. May drive a Company vehicle as necessary to administer therapeutic apheresis procedures offsite.

1. Meets and exceeds customer expectations and adheres to established quality practices while seeking to continually improve work performance.
2. Models LifeShare’s mission and values, integrating them into daily decisions, behaviors and actions.
3. Promotes cooperation and communication within a team to achieve Company and departmental goals and deliverables.
4. Completes other projects and duties as may be assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: 

1. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana required
2. Bachelor’s degree in nursing, plus at least five (5) years of related nursing experience, including IV, venipuncture and Central Venous Catheter experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience suifficent to perform the job duties
3. Must be familiar with or demonstrate ability to learn all FDA regulations governing blood banking, AABB standards, OSHA regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
4. Must demonstrate a positive approach toward donors, technicians and other staff members, acting in a highly professional manner at all times.
5. Must be self-motivated, dependable, punctual, and have demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills.
6. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of donor information at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT:

1. Work is generally performed in the donation center.
2. Must be able to lift apheresis equipment and supplies up to 35 lbs., unassisted. 
3. Must be able to perform duties requiring standing or bending for long periods of time without relief.
4. Must be able to work irregular hours, in excess of 8 hours per day, and week-ends, including rotating week-end call with other staff members.
5. Must be able to work with needles, scissors, blood bags, human blood and collection equipment and deal with stressful situations.
6. Work involves potential exposure to infectious diseases from blood and blood products.
7. May require operation of a Company vehicle for offsite procedures or meetings; must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by our commercial auto insurance carrier.

The requirements and physical demands listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the ADA to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.