Registered Nurse (RN)- Blood Donor Center

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* 2 Years of RN Experience Strongly Preferred
* 1 Year of Blood Donor Experience Preferred

Registered Nurse RN Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, Blood Donor Service, the staff nurse is responsible for assuring competent and professional nursing care to donors presenting to the Blood Donor Services, including delegation to and supervision of professional and non-professional clinical staff.

The focus is on the safety of the donor and the safety of the blood collected. The staff nurse will be responsible for computer documentation of sample only, audits, merges, and final corrections of donor records.

All final review and documentation of donor records and deferral information, as well as, compliance issue resolution will be the responsibility of the nurse.

The staff nurse will...
-Assume the role of charge nurse in the center and on daily blood mobiles.
-May be involved in new staff orientation, staff scheduling and reviewing/revising Standard Operating Procedures.
- Have a global knowledge of operations.
- Provides competent nursing care representing the highest of nursing standards based on specific principles and the use of accepted nursing practice.
- Performs manual and automated blood collection.
- Documents relevant and required donor information in accordance with all Regulatory Standards.
- Collaborates with all involved medical professionals. Oversees non-MD BDC personnel in adhering to recognized standards.
- In conjunction with the Lead Apheresis Technician, trains and orients new staff.
- Troubleshoots operational issues and advances to the Nurse Manager when and where appropriate.
- Uses resources efficiently to address changes in a fluctuating environment.
- Assists in management of supplies and equipment.
- Serves as a resource for all staff.
- Provides donor education.
- In conjunction with Lead Apheresis Technician, assists with, staff scheduling and daily assignments
- Responsible for phlebotomy procedures and processes related to the collection of blood and blood components.
- May serve in the capacity of charge nurse both in house and on the bloodmobile.
- Interacts and communicates with blood drive coordinators and marketing department.
- Knows and adheres to Universal Precautions per Regulatory Standards.
- Participates in unit and departmental committees for formulation of BDC policies and procedures, and in Quality Assurance/Quality control activities.
- Ensures that daily quality control and preventive maintenance procedures are completed correctly and follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Maintains complete confidentiality of patient and donor information and records, as outlined by the MGH Privacy/Confidentiality/HIPAA policies.
- Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills

 

Job Summary

Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
-Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
-Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
-Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
-Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
-Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
-Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

 

Qualifications

Education
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age g