RN-Apheresis in Bethesda, Maryland at Akicita Federal, LLC
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Job Description
Position Summary
Provide specialized apheresis nursing care to patients of the NIH Clinical Center, performing and monitoring therapeutic and donor apheresis procedures within the Department of Transfusion Medicine / Blood Services. The nurse operates apheresis equipment, manages vascular access, monitors patients for procedural reactions, and coordinates care with the multidisciplinary clinical team.
13 week contract with possible extensions.
M-F 7a to 5:30p (40 hours per week)
Weekend and holiday on-call required — minimum one full weekend per month
W-2 position
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or associate degree in Nursing from an accredited university; successful passage of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
Licensure: Valid, active RN license in at least one state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States.
Certification: Current BLS; ACLS and PALS if required by the client.
Experience: Minimum two (2) years of current hospital experience in apheresis. (Exceeds the PWS baseline of one year within the preceding three years in the designated specialty.)
Role-Specific Requirements
Demonstrated competency operating apheresis instrumentation and managing therapeutic/donor apheresis procedures.
Ability to fulfill rotating weekend and holiday on-call coverage, at minimum one full weekend per month.
This position is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check, drug test, physical examination, and respirator fit testing in accordance with contract and facility requirements.
About Akicita Federal
Akicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.
$80,000 - $100,000 a year