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Apheresis Registered Nurse Per Diem

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Discovery Life Sciences

Quincy, Massachusetts

You'll give direct care to healthy donors during blood and tissue collections in an outpatient setting.

Posted Sep 17

Shift and hours
8-10 hour shifts starting at 6:30am Start time 6:30am local time; 8-10 hour shifts16-30 hours a week, Monday to Wednesday as needed
Unit and setting
Donor Management · Outpatient As an Apheresis Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role delivering direct care to normal healthy donors undergoing blood and/or tissue collections in an outpatient setting.
License
RN licenseMassachusetts registered nurse license
Term
Per Diem Apheresis Registered Nurse Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
Massachusetts registered nurse license Massachusetts Registered Nurse License Check your license
Certification
current BLS/CPR certification Current BLS/CPR certification
Education
associate's degree or higher in nursing Associate’s degree or higher in Nursing
Experience
1-2 years clinical nursing experience
Also asks
experience starting IVs Experience starting IVs is required
Also asks
excellent customer service skills Excellent customer service skills

Preferred

Experience
oncology, apheresis, blood bank or infusion experience Prior oncology, Apheresis, blood bank, or infusion experience preferred but NOT required
Also asks
computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Apps Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Apps strongly preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Massachusetts PRN rolesMassachusetts PRN postings that state pay run $34/hr to $74/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $60/hr, across 324 postings.
Tuition assistance
Offered
Eligibility
401(k) match starts on day one
Pay reviews
pay depends on qualifications, skills and experience The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Benefits

  • Benefits401(k) match from day one401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment.
  • Benefitsreimbursement for certifications and tuitionProfessional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications and tuition.
  • Benefitsteam-building activities and social eventsTeam-building activities and social events.
  • Benefitsemployee referral and colleague recognition programsEmployee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program.
  • 401(k) match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program

The role and schedule

Patients
As an Apheresis Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role delivering direct care to normal healthy donors undergoing blood and/or tissue collections in an outpatient setting. As an Apheresis Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role delivering direct care to normal healthy donors undergoing blood and/or tissue collections in an outpatient setting.
Day to day
apheresis and blood collections Perform donor eligibility assessments, initiate IVs, conduct apheresis or blood collections, and closely monitor donor safety throughout procedures
Day to day
starts IVs on donors
Day to day
donor eligibility assessments Perform and document pertinent assessments to establish donor eligibility and qualifications
Day to day
donor education on the collection process and program commitment
Day to day
managing donor adverse events during collections Ensure donor safety including managing adverse events during collection procedures
Day to day
front desk duties as needed Ability to monitor daily schedule and coordinate daily workflow with front desk staff and perform all front desk duties as needed.
Charge
covers lead RN duties when the lead RN is absent
Day to day
clinical point of contact during audits and clinical investigations
Day to day
resource for other clinical team members Acts as a resource person to other clinical team members
Day to day
keeping customer orders moving to shipping on time Follow established process flow to ensure customer orders are fulfilled and shipped timely.
Day to day
leads continuous improvement of practices and procedures Lead continuous improvement of practices, processes and procedures to further donor satisfaction, compliance, documentation and efficiency.
Details
onsite in Quincy, MA Onsite in Quincy, MA
Details
outpatient setting
Details
no visa sponsorship We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorships of any applicant work visas at this time.

The workplace

Discovery Life Sciences logo
Discovery Life Sciences
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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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About Discovery Life Sciences

Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) 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

Discovery is looking for a talented and passionate Apheresis Nurse to join our dynamic Donor Management team. As an Apheresis Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role delivering direct care to normal healthy 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 Registered Nurse at Discovery Life Sciences:

  • Review the donor schedule, prepare collection equipment, and coordinate workflow with front desk and clinical staff
  • Perform donor eligibility assessments, initiate IVs, conduct apheresis or blood collections, and closely monitor donor safety throughout procedures
  • Educate donors on the collection process, program expectations, and aftercare while delivering a high‑touch, positive donor experience

Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience)

  • Massachusetts Registered Nurse License
  • Associate’s degree or higher in Nursing
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • 1-2 years clinical nursing experience
  • Experience starting IVs is required
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Prior oncology, Apheresis, blood bank, or infusion experience preferred but NOT required
  • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Apps strongly preferred

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. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $45 - $52 per hour. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. Your annual salary is only one part of your total compensation package. Other benefits include:

  • 401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment.
  • Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications and tuition.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
  • Team-building activities and social events.
  • Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program.

Location, work hours, and application details

  • Onsite in Quincy, MA
  • Monday – Wednesday, as needed (16 – 30 hours per week)
  • Start time 6:30am local time; 8-10 hour shifts

We are actively seeking motivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success.

The Discovery Life Sciences Talent Acquisition team proudly manages and represents all Discovery recruitment activities. We respectfully request that third party staffing agencies refrain from submitting candidates or soliciting meetings to discuss recruiting services.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorships of any applicant work visas at this time.

Apply Now to join our team!

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What's around it?

In Quincy, MA

Quincy, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% above the US average

Median rent
$2,118/mo
Household income
$98,882/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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