Advanced Practice Professional - Transfusion Medicine

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

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Under the direction of the Medical Director provides patient and/or donor services* including obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations, writing orders and assisting in oversight of patients receiving apheresis or cell collection procedures. Also coordinates patient care for Therapeutic Services and possibly donor care for the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). Additional activities may include assisting in coordination of research, and provides education related to the procedure the patient/donor is undergoing to patients, donors, their families, health care practitioners and the public. This position is expected to perform most responsibilities independent of direct supervision. *Scope/limitations of patient services and professional practice, including delegated "medical" acts and prescribing, as well as level of physician supervision for Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers are defined by state law.

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Education

• Master's Degree in Nursing (appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis) required

Experience

• 1-3 years clinical experience required
• Experience in triaging, evaluating and treating basic medical conditions required
• Experience with apheresis preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to be credentialed at all applicable health care facilities
• Excellent organizational ability with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision as well as to function as a productive team member
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teaching skills
• Venipuncture skills preferred
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and has ability to work with diverse constituencies throughout Versiti and partnering organizations.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license, depending on state location

Licenses and Certifications

• NPC - Certified Nurse Practitioner required or
• PA - Physician Assistant required
• APNP - Advanced Practice NP certificate granted by the Michigan Board of Nursing if applicable required
• Current Michigan Registered Nurse licensure required, as applicable required
• CPR certification required