Senior Specialist, Apheresis Nurse
Los Angeles, CA
About Sanguine:
Sanguine Biosciences is accelerating personalized medicine research by empowering patients with their healthcare data and making it as easy as possible for them to participate in the medical research process. We partner with patients and pharmaceutical companies to accelerate precision medicine R&D by securely and efficiently collecting and providing patient samples and relevant health data. We are helping thousands of researchers at 20 of the top 40 global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies increase the speed and quality at which they are conducting their research. For the past four years, Sanguine received the prestigious designation as a “Great Places to Work'' company plus additional awards for leadership and diversity. It is an exciting time; our biotech company is growing quickly and needs the best team members to join us.
About the Role:
Sanguine Biosciences is hiring a Senior Specialist, Apheresis Nurse to provide safe and effective patient care during the apheresis process. This includes assessing and monitoring patients, performing apheresis procedures, and ensuring that the equipment and procedures used are in compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role will be expected to work onsite at our Los Angeles, CA Donor Center.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assess and monitor patients during apheresis procedures, including vital signs, fluid balance, and overall well-being.
- Recognize and treat reactions according to standard of care and under the direction of the Medical Director.
- Responsible for communicating positive infectious disease testing results to participants and state authorities, as appropriate.
- Administer medications as needed during apheresis procedures.
- Perform apheresis procedures using Spectra Optia devices.
- Perform testing of samples using specialized equipment including nucleated cell counters, CBC testing devices, and more.
- Monitor apheresis as well as any other equipment that may be at the site and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
- Ensure that all procedures and equipment are in compliance with company standards as well as state and federal regulations.
- Give direction to and oversee the daily activities of a Medical Assistant.
- Perform cleaning, preventative maintenance, and quality control on equipment according to standard operating procedures and manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Document all patient care activities and maintain accurate records.
- Review all patient/donor information and product data. Identify abnormal values and initiates follow up per SOP.
- Educate patients about the apheresis process and answer any questions they may have.
- Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to apheresis nursing.
- Review company standard operating procedures and suggest changes where needed.
- Maintain knowledge and techniques related to blood and apheresis collection.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including the Medical Director, to monitor Adverse Events and provide emergency care, if needed.
- Record, document, and accurately report any adverse event that arises to Quality and the Medical Director.
- Review and provide feedback on all SOPs related to the site to ensure processes are accurately being followed.
Position Requirements:
- Current California RN License and Basic Life Support CPR certification.
- Maintains continuing education units (CEU) for nursing licensure
- At least 2 years of donor apheresis or therapeutic apheresis experience preferably using Spectra Optia devices
- Excellent venipuncture & IV skills
- Work at the Los Angeles, CA Sanguine Apheresis Donor Site with ability to work Sunday - Wednesday
- Shifts are 12 hours in length (6:00am to 6:30pm), and the position will work 3 shifts per week
- Understanding confidentiality and privacy regulations when working with patients/donors
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
- Moderate computer skills, including electronic health records (EHR), Salesforce, and Microsoft Office
- Background, Drug testing and state of CA immunization requirements for healthcare settings
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
- Certification in apheresis nursing preferred
- Strong computer skills including advanced navigation of Salesforce, Excel formulas, and order placement and tracking using procurement software
- Experience dosing patients with medications including mobilizing agents (G-CSF, Mozobill)
- Experience in a high-volume blood donor center environment
Pay Range - based on skills and experiences in Apheresis Nursing: $50-$58/hour
Eligible for a Retention Bonus after one year of service
Available for Overtime in accordance with California Law
Sanguine Biosciences is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Sanguine Biosciences is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.