Nurse II - Therapeutic Apheresis

Title:

Nurse II -

Therapeutic Apheresis Job Type:

Regular Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department:

Therapeutic Apheresis Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

About the Role As a Nurse II in Therapeutic Apheresis, you'll play a highly specialized and meaningful role in patient care. You'll work with advanced technology to perform procedures that directly support treatment, recovery, and quality of life for patients. This role also includes cross-training in the Donor Center, giving you a unique opportunity to support both patients and donors. It's ideal for a nurse who enjoys hands-on clinical work, advanced procedures, and building strong patient connections. The starting annual salary for this position is $70,579, the pay can range dependent on experience and shift. This can also include a full comprehensive benefits package. What You'll Do In this role, you will: Therapeutic Apheresis care: Perform specialized procedures such as stem cell collection, plasma exchange, leukocyte reduction, and photopheresis Provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, medication administration, and blood product transfusions Collect lab samples and monitor patients throughout procedures Deliver care in both inpatient and outpatient settings Participate in an on-call rotation, including weekends Donor Center support: Screen and assess donors to ensure eligibility and safety Perform venipuncture and phlebotomy for blood and platelet collection Initiate and monitor donor collection procedures Support donors throughout the donation process to ensure a positive experience Prepare and manage blood products for transport Across both areas: Maintain patient and donor safety at all times Follow all clinical, safety, and regulatory guidelines Set up and maintain specialized equipment Accurately document procedures and care provided What You'll Bring We're looking for a skilled, compassionate nurse who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving clinical environment. You'll be successful in this role if you: Have strong clinical skills and confidence in patient care procedures Are comfortable with advanced or technical procedures, or eager to learn Have excellent phlebotomy and venipuncture skills Stay calm, focused, and detail-oriented in complex situations Communicate clearly and build trust with patients and donors Work well both independently and as part of a team Preferred background: Experience in apheresis, donor services, or blood collection Critical care, infusion, or procedural care experience Background in hematology, oncology, or outpatient clinical settings Approximately 3 to 5 years of nursing experience Why You'll Love Working Here At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, your work directly impacts lives every day. Here's what sets this role apart: The opportunity to work with advanced therapies and cutting-edge technology A unique blend of patient care and donor-focused work A collaborative, supportive clinical team Ongoing learning and skill development in a specialized field A mission-driven environment focused on improving patient outcomes A culture built on compassion, respect, and excellence If you're looking for a role where you can deepen your clinical skills while making a real difference for patients and donors, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience License Requirement License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York. Education and Experience 1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time oncology nursing experience; or 2. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time critical care experience; or 3. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or 4. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months (full-time) as a Nurse I at Roswell Park.

NOTES:

1. Incumbents will serve a one (1) year full-time probationary period as a Nurse II. 2. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will have previous experience in apheresis or donor center procedures. The preferred candidate will have previous critical care experience. The preferred candidate will have previous experience in a blood collection facility with strong phlebotomy skills. The preferred candidate will have at least 3-5 years experience, ideally in an outpatient infusion center, hematology/oncology clinic or procedural care environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law. Reasonable Accommodation Request RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Our Core Values RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect. Historical Compensation Information Statement Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, America's first cancer center founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park. As one of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell has over 3,300 employees, including over 200 physicians and scientists and 400 nurses. It's a new era at Roswell Park. Leading the way in cancer research, treatment and education for more than a century, today Roswell Park is setting our course for a second century of extraordinary advances in cancer research and treatment. Equipped with the best facilities, the sharpest and most creative minds, and the single objective of curing cancer, we stand on the threshold of historic discovery.