Staff Nurse - Kraft Family Blood Donor Center BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
75 Francis Street (Show on map)
Jan 05, 2026
Staff Nurse / 24 Hour Days / Kraft Family Blood Donor Center BWH The Kraft Family Blood Donor Center registered nurse is expected to ensure donor and patient health and safety before, during and after donor room procedures. Competency with apheresis and therapeutic procedures and associated equipment and in monitoring collections to achieve blood components of the highest quality. Practice must follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures and the Nursing Departments Clinical Practice Manual. Must have a working knowledge of AABB, FDA, FACT and other regulatory agency guidelines. Responsibilities: - Following the donor selection criteria of the departmental Standard Operating Procedures, interviews donors to determine eligibility, conducts the medical history and physical examination. - Provides the donor with opportunity to ask questions and provides explanation to assure donor understanding. - Follows established criteria for the temporary/permanent deferral of donors to prevent inadvertent collection from a donor who is ineligible. - Refers problems or questions of donor suitability to Medical Director or designee. - Obtains and/or documents Informed Consent of a blood or platelet donor prior to collection; explains elements of donation procedure including information on risks of procedure and tests performed. - Follows infection control standards in preparation of the phlebotomy site. - Maintains continuity of donor identification by carefully labeling of all collection bags and pilot tubes and assuring volume collected is appropriate. - Observes donors/patients for adverse reaction to phlebotomy or procedures, and takes appropriate action as required. - Performs the following procedures according to departmental standard operating procedures and clinical practice standards, such as collection of whole blood, platelet pheresis, and lab draws. - Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and maintenance standards for pheresis equipment and other equipment used in the department. - Uses the donor software system & epic/Beaker for documentation of donor visits. To qualify you must have: Experience 3-4 years of general nursing experience required. A minimum of 1 year of charge nurse experience required. Strong IV/phlebotomy skills required. Experience in a Donor Room, Apheresis, dialysis, critical or emergency room care, or IV therapy is preferred. Education Bachelor's Degree Nursing required. Experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree. Licenses and Credentials Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license is required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients. Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities. Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a procedural area. Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.