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About Us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Nurse Leader MSK Blood Donor Room & Apheresis
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join Our Team as a Nurse Leader for our Blood Donor Room & Apheresis at MSK. The Blood Donor Room and Apheresis Team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) collects life-saving blood components from volunteer and patient donors for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy deplete blood supply, making a healthy and consistent blood and platelet supply critical for patient care.
Role Overview:
Guide Clinical Excellence: Oversee therapeutic apheresis and specialized cell collection procedures, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and compassion.
Support Life-Saving Impact: Direct and support blood collection and apheresis services from volunteer donors, securing the critical blood and platelet supply that sustains cancer care.
Educate & Empower: Provide guidance and education to patients, donors, families, and staff, creating an environment of trust, learning, and empowerment.
Develop Future Talent: Mentor and support your team through individualized training and orientation programs, strengthening nursing practice and building the next generation of nurse leaders.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license/registration
National Certification is a plus.
A minimum of 5 years recent nursing experience, Blood Donor and Apheresis experience ideal
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Core Skills:
You’re inspired by the opportunity to lead a team that delivers life-saving treatments, supports pioneering research, and helps shape the future of cancer care.
Outstanding communication and self-awareness.
Mentorship and coaching abilities to support nursing staff development.
Critical thinking and problem-solving to optimize patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Adaptability and resilience to lead change and innovation.
Collaboration and building trusting relationships.
Understanding of financial principles, resource allocation, and cost management.
Additional Information:
Location: MSK Main Campus and Koch Center
Schedule: Day shift, Monday-Friday
Reporting to the Director Nursing, Ambulatory Services
Pay Range: $164,100.00 - $270,900.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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Nurse Leader - Blood Donor Room & Apheresis
Department:Nursing
Location: New York, NY