Apheresis Registered Nurse

DLS Summary:

Discovery Life Sciences (DLS) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model.

Position Summary:

DLS is looking for a talented and passionate Apheresis Nurse to join our dynamic Donor Management team. As an Apheresis Nurse, you will play a pivotal role delivering direct care to paid donors undergoing blood and/or tissue collections in an outpatient setting . We offer an exciting and collaborative work environment where you can unleash your creativity and make a real impact.

A Day in the Life of an Apheresis Nurse at Discovery Life Sciences:

• Provide quality care to donors
• Record appropriate documentation
• Be alert for adverse effects
• Provide education to donors during the apheresis process

Position Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):

• MA Registered Nurse License
• Current CPR certification.
• 1-2 years clinical nursing experience, 4 years preferred
• Excellent venipuncture skills required.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Prior oncology, Apheresis, blood bank, or infusion experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Apps strongly preferred; willingness to learn additional job-relevant software (donor database management system, electronic medical records).
• Usually walking or standing to do work with some sitting, bending and stooping will be required.
• Work is performed in an environment that involves everyday risks and discomforts requiring safety precautions typical of outpatient medical clinics.
• Some pushing and/or pulling of wheeled equipment will be required, as well as some lifting.
• Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate, perform, and complete donor collection procedures according to specified policies and standard operating procedures
• Follow established process flow to ensure customer orders are fulfilled and shipped timely.
• Perform and document pertinent assessments to establish donor eligibility and qualifications
• Provide donor education as it relates to specific collection procedures ensuring the sustained reliability and safety of the donor base, this includes thorough explanation on collections process as well as reinforcement on commitment needed to program.
• Ensure donor safety including managing adverse events during collection procedures
• Acts as a resource person to other clinical team members
• Ability to monitor daily schedule and coordinate daily workflow with front desk staff and perform all front desk duties as needed.
• Perform daily functions of the lead RN in the absence of the lead RN. Including, act as clinical point of contact during audits or clinical investigations.
• Lead continuous improvement of practices, processes and procedures to further donor satisfaction, compliance, documentation and efficiency.
• Ability to analyze diagnostic laboratory data

Compensation and Benefits:

Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive.  The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Your hourly pay is only one part of your total compensation package. Other benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package options including free medical, dental, vision, life, and disability which start on your first day of employment. Free medical, dental and vision options for you and your Family members!
• 401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment
• Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, your BIRTHDAY, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.).
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• Team-building activities and social events.
• Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program

Location and work hours:

• 3 day work schedule Sunday - Tuesday (~16 - 20 hours per week)
• Start time between 6:00 am and 6:30 am local time.
• Quincy, MA