RN-BMT Apheresis

Company: UCHealth
Location: Aurora
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description $10,000.00 sign on bonus with a 2 year commitment The Blood Disorders Center at the University of Colorado Hospital is transforming health care for our malignant blood cancer and benign hematology patients by not only providing exemplary patient-centered care but also through world-class clinical research trials and our revolutionary partnership with the CU School of Medicine in the development of the CARE Innovation Center, a comprehensive service that brings together health care and leading industry and start-up partners. We are proud to be the only hospital in Colorado with five consecutive Magnet designations and were recently ranked as the 1 Hospital in the State of Colorado by US News and World Report for the 10th year in a row. We are also ranked as the 1 Employer in the State of Colorado by Forbes. The Blood Disorders Center services patients with Lymphoma, Leukemia, MDS, and Multiple Myeloma, as well as rare blood disorders such as Castleman's Disease, Hairy Cell Leukemia and Langerhans. Some of these patients will proceed to either an Autologous or Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant or CAR-T Cell Therapy. We also see patients with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms such as Polycythemia Vera, Myelofibrosis and Essential Thrombocytosis as well as other non-malignant blood disorders, including anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Thalassemia. This person provides direct patient care, at an advanced proficient level, in the apheresis department using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with policies, values and mission of UCHealth. Apheresis RNs (registered nurses) provide supportive evidence based nursing care for patients during their apheresis procedures including: cell collections, photopheresis, red blood cell exchanges and therapeutic phlebotomies. The apheresis RN partners with the apheresis physician and a multi-disciplinary team to provide excellent care of patients. This role will need to effectively delegate patient care to ancillary personnel. This job requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work well in teams. This is a fast-paced clinic with patients presenting in all stages of acuity. Requirements: --- Basic Life Support (BLS) --- Registered Nurse Other information: --- Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. --- Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level. --- Minimum Experience: 6 months of nursing experience. --- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.\u202F\u202FBLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.\u202F\u202FAll life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.) Are you a RN New Grad?\u202F\u202FVisit\u202Fhttps://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/\u202Fto find out about our exciting New Grad opportunities The pay range for this position is:\u202F$30.00 - $46.50/ hour.\u202F\u202FPay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending upon their need. At UCHealth, we do things differently We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve.\u202F\u202F\u202FAs Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion. \u202F Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy.\u202F\u202FWe support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.\u202F\u202F \u202F Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today \u202F UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution.\u202F\u202FAs an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements.\u202F\u202FNo applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status.\u202F\u202FUCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. AF123

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