The Apheresis Unit is a combined inpatient/ambulatory department that provides a variety of specialty Apheresis treatments to pediatric and adult patients including: Donor cell collections for patients with hem-malignancy diagnosis i.e. multiple myeloma, lymphoma, leukemia and neuro-blastoma CART-T cell collection Lifesaving leukodepletion Total Plasma exchange (TPE) for patients with rare disorders i.e. Good Pasture Syndrome, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP), Guillian-Barre, acute disseminated encephalitis, and antibody desensitization for solid organ transplant Photopheresis for patients ieh cutaneous lymploma, post liver and lung transplantation, Graft vs Host Disease post Bone Marrow Transplant Low Density lipoprotein (LDL) pheresis for patients with hyperlipidemia Multiple research trials involving apheresis treatments Staffing needs for the Apheresis unit is determined by recommended guidelines from the American Society for Apheresis (ASFA), due to the higher intensity care needed, most of these procedures require 1:1 RN to Patient staffing ratio. Apheresis is staffed by an all RN team and On Call coverage is provided for urgent life threatening diagnosis requiring apheresis intervention. House wide and unit specific competencies to provide nursing care of apheresis patients are based on ASFA and Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) requirements. The apheresis unit is FACT certified-last re-certification was last completed in 2019.
Function/Duties of PositionThe OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN's care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.
Required Qualifications Three years acute care RN hospital experience-preferably in oncologyExperience with all types of vascular access devices including PIV placement skills, Port-a-cath access, Apheresis catheters, care and maintenance of all types of vascular access devicesAssociate Degree of Nursing awarded from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license by 1 week before start date. BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS must not expire during orientation or probation period, and must have the same expiration date (upload documentation with online application)Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation Preferred Qualifications Qualification in Apheresis (QIA), CRNI, VA-BC, Oncology certificationExperience in apheresis/dialysis procedures Additional DetailsLength of Orientation – Experienced Nurse
External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.
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