Therapeutic Apheresis Registered Nurse

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

   

  Clinical Apheresis Procedures

• Independently perform therapeutic apheresis procedures, including therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), red blood cell exchange (RBCX), white blood cell and platelet depletion, and continuous mononuclear cell (CMNC) collections.
• Assess patients prior to treatment and determine clinical suitability to proceed, reporting abnormal findings to the appropriate physician or supervisor.
• Insert peripheral IV catheters and access central venous catheters, ports, and fistulas; perform line care and dressing changes per protocol.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures, including vital signs, laboratory values, electrolyte replacement, and medication administration as ordered.
• Recognize, manage, and document adverse reactions in consultation with physicians, including vasovagal, citrate, and transfusion reactions.

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  Patient & Caregiver Education

• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on apheresis procedures, expectations, and safety considerations.
• Adapt communication style and explanations based on patient population, condition, and care setting.

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  Documentation & Compliance

• Complete accurate and timely documentation using electronic medical records, procedural flow charts, and quality reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, AABB, ASFA, HIPAA, hospital policies, and SunCoast SOPs.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities, including data collection and chart audits.

Operational & On-Call Responsibilities

• Participate in scheduled on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Assist with research collections and adhere to protocol-specific SOPs and documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with management and clinical leadership to meet departmental goals and operational needs.
• Ensure all nursing functions remain within the scope of the Florida State Nurse Practice Act.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in and support therapeutic phlebotomy and adverse reaction workflows as assigned.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new departmental staff per SOPs.
• Assist with coordination of equipment maintenance, inventory oversight, and supply management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support SunCoast Blood Centers’ mission, vision, and values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active, unrestricted licensure in the State of Florida.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification.
• Central Line Certification (30-hour IV Therapy Certification Course).

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in a hospital setting, oncology unit, intensive care unit, or dialysis center.
• Research experience preferred.

Licenses

• Valid Florida Driver’s License and driving record that meets SunCoast Blood Centers’ insurability requirements.
• Reliable transportation.