Under the
direction of and reporting to the Director of Donor Services and/or Mobile
Supervisor (or designee), is responsible for complete medical history
assessment and collecting blood through standardized methods (blood-pack unit)
from donors or patients. In the absence
of the Mobile Supervisor, organizes staff work assignments and effectively
manages the blood drives. Participates
in continuing education programs and maintains competency in all aspects of the
job.
Adheres to
all Community Blood Council of New Jersey, Inc. standard operating procedures
(SOP), current good manufacturing practices, safety policies and Disaster Plan.
EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum
Education: Associates degree in nursing.
New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania registered nursing license required. CPR certification required.
Minimum
Experience: 0-6 months nursing experience
ESSENTIAL
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The
Registered Nurse Level 1 position requires flexibility in scheduling and
providing the utmost in customer service to the donor/patient at all
times. One must be able to interact and
communicate in a professional manner at all times with internal and external
customers.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The RN position requires continual
climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouchin
g, reaching, standing, lifting, grasping,
feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions and finger use. Pushing and pulling are occasionally
required.
SPECIFIC
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determines appropriate donor
suitability
Register donors/patients On-Line or
Off-Line with SafeTrace
Understands the donor deferral
registry
Performs an accurate and conclusive
medical history in accordance with the SOP
Understands SafeTrace - Visit Types
and Special Process Codes
Recruit/qualify donors for the ALYX
Component Collection System (2RBC/RBC-Plasma)
Identifies the parameters for the
physical examination
Proficient in performing finger-sticks
SPECIFIC
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determines donor hemoglobin via
Hemocue methodology
Successfully performs phlebotomy with
a minimum number of failed collections and
donor/patient complaints
Follows the “Collection of Whole Blood
Procedure” - Operates 2 Whole Blood Donor Beds
Records draw information in SafeTrace
Understands SafeTrace Fail Codes
Utilizes Donor Information Window in
SafeTrace
Ensure all supplies are in-date and
not expired
Manages donor reactions and completes
the “Donor Reaction Form”
Competent in performing all quality
control (Eyewash, Hemocue, HemoFlow200, Trip Scale, Ohaus Scale, Unit Number
Tracking Log, Temperature Log, ChloraPrep Lot Number Log, Iodine Scrub/Swab Lot
Number Log, Sure Temp Plus 690 Thermometer, Elemano and Sphygmomanometer)
OTHER
RELATED DUTIES:
Assists in all areas without being
asked when the assigned work is completed
Remains flexible to accommodate scheduling
adjustments
Supports blood center goals and
objectives
Performs other related duties as
assigned
Continuing Education
Maintains competency in all job
aspects
PERSONAL
CONDUCT:
Follows the dress code as stated in
the Personnel Manual
Maintains good attendance. Reports to work on time.
Works well with other staff members
Self motivated and seeks other
assignments when time permits
Makes good use of work time and has
efficient work habits
