Experienced Therapeutic Apheresis Registered Nurse

Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL, US

$39 - $64.35 / hour

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

RN candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of RN practice time with at least one year in Dialysis or Apheresis to be considered for an interview. Candidates will work 4 9-hour day shifts per week and will also take call approximately once every 3 weeks. Shifts may start at 7:30 or 8 am.

The selected candidate will cross train to the Infusion Center, and may also staff in this area when there is a greater need.

General Summary of Position Responsibility:

This position serves patients from infancy through adolescence, as well as young adults with acute or chronic medical conditions requiring the specialty knowledge and skills of Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation and Therapeutic Apheresis (TA). Performs all TA procedures-- autologous, allogeneic, donor collection, and therapeutic—under the direction of the attending physician, skilled in TA and in Compliance with policies and procedures established by Children’s Memorial Hospital. Utilizes the nursing process and performs responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice: clinician, clinical inquiry, teacher, professional development and leadership. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients in regard to their growth and development process. Actively supports the Hospital and department’s quality goals and service excellence principles.

Essential Job Functions:

Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools.

Individualizes existing plans of care and develops goals relative to family needs. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.

Develops or individualizes teaching plans/protocols to meet patient and family learning needs. Identifies patient preferences and needs including motivation to learn. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.

Performs nursing care according to established CMH procedures/protocols. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively.

Communicates with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs. Communicates changes in patient status. Utilizes appropriate resources for referral or consultations.

Keeps up to date in nursing practice and practice related to TA by utilizing current nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.

Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities.

Adheres to communication, service excellence, and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy.

Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals.

Identifies learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.

Charge Nurse Responsibilities:

Facilitates TA staff scheduling to appropriate meet staffing requirements for scheduled TA procedures.
Coordinates TA procedure/ treatment schedule; serves as primary scheduling source for referring MD/APN and for patient/family; collaborates with POS to confirm that all procedures/treatments are correctly scheduled in EPIC.
Collaborates with BIOMED to assure that TA machines/equipment are maintained according to established standards (cleaning, quality control); and maintains logs demonstrating compliance with maintenance requirements for each machine.
Collaborates with TA nurses to take immediate corrective action for TA machine malfunctions as established by policies; document malfunctions and corrective actions according to established protocols; submits reports regarding machine malfunction and corrective actions taken to the SCTP Quality & Safety Committee for further recommendations regarding corrective actions required. Documents machine malfunction, notification of biomed, date machine serviced, validated (as needed) and available for use on Alarm Log and reports this information to quality meetings
Collaborates with Central Supply Director to assure that adequate supplies are maintained for TA procedures; adjusts supply PARS according to trend changes in types of TA procedures/treatments performed and/or projected.
Assures that all supplies utilized for TA procedures/treatments comply with required standards for inventory and quality control.
Maintains Therapeutic Apheresis Preparation Packets, assuring that they have the most current forms & process checklist; and are available for physician access on 4W and PICU for emergency procedures.
Maintains logs and reports TA quality control issues-- errors, variances, incidents and complaints—to Stem Cell Transplantation Program (SCTP) Quality & Safety Committee.
Reviews and revises TA Standards Of Practice (SOP) annually under the direct supervision of the Therapeutic Apheresis Medical Director; assures compliance with current accreditation and regulatory agency standards for TA.
Responsible for TA document control and distribution of all TA-related documents.
Collaborates with Hematology, Oncology, & Transplantation Clinical Educator and Leadership to assure appropriate orientation for all new TA nurses.
Collaborates with Hematology, Oncology, & Transplantation Clinical Educator and Leadership to assure that all TA nurses complete CMH or department specific competencies required for on-going education, including annual review of TA SOP by all TA nurses; and all CMH Mandatory Yearly Review competencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

BSN of an NLN accredited nursing program highly preferred; graduate of a NLN nursing program required.

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.

CPR certification.

One year or more of Hematology, Oncology, & Transplantation nursing experience preferred; previous experience highly desirable.

Completion of CMH Introduction to Hematology,& Oncology Diseases & Management; completion of CMH competencies for specific TA procedures; completion of CMH certification for care of Stem Cell Transplant patients required within 6 months of hire.

Ability to effectively communicate with patient/families, physicians and hospital staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$39.00-$64.35 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

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