"Clinical Nurse II- Inpatient Apheresis Irvine- FT Variable Shift"

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary: The Blood Donor Center currently has three locations: Campus Blood Donor Center, Medical Center Blood Donor Center, and Mobile Collection sites. The incumbent will be assigned to a primary area but will be expected to work in all three areas as needed and is responsible for the accurate donor selection and follow through of identification and remediation of deficiencies in screening procedures. Sets-up and performs various apheresis and whole blood collection procedures including identification of donor reactions and appropriate intervention. Assists with patient / donor education and follow-up and uses the Nursing Process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient / donor care. May be required to act as a charge nurse at any of the three areas as needed.

Required Qualifications: Strong customer service orientation; One year of RN experience doing apheresis patient/donor collections; Demonstrated knowledge and practice of infection control techniques; Current California RN license; Competent in venipuncture or venipuncture certification; All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ability to work flexible hours and flexible locations including evenings, nights, weekends & holidays; Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English; Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment; Ability to communicate in person, with a wide range of people in an effective professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of FDA, DHS, AABB, CAP, Title 22, Joint Commission, and CDC guidelines.

Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Nursing.