Location: Orange,CA, USA
Benefits:
Retirement Plan
Health insurance
Paid time off
The Center for Inherited Blood Disorders (CIBD) is a mission-driven non-profit focused on delivering high-quality, comprehensive, and family-centered care to improve the quality of life for children and adults with blood disorders.
Job Summary The Clinic Nurse works with the Clinic team to coordinate the care and services of CIBD patients across the continuum of illness. The Clinic Nurse performs general nursing care to patients and will accurately collect, document, and report patient condition/history/care. The Clinic Nurse also promote patient independence, helps establish patient goals, educates patients on health maintenance, and provides case management (e.g., obtaining referrals and authorizations; coordinating infusion/transfusion schedules; renewing medications; ordering labs) all under the supervision of the attending physician.
Shift Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:00
Essential Duties
Patient Care: Performs general nursing assessments, care and education in accordance with clinic protocols and all applicable accreditation, federal, state and local regulations. (e.g., interviews; screening; vital sign assessments); Accurately documents patient care services (e.g., demographics; treatment; care notes; vitals) into the electronic medical record; Follows through with physician orders by performing any necessary lab work/testing procedures (e.g., lab draws) and provides follow up on test orders/reports/results to physicians and patients; Assists clinic staff/physicians with answering phones, screening patient charts prior to appointments and preparing patients for examinations/procedures; Promotes comprehensive care team model and becomes cross-trained as necessary to provide some administrative functions and staffing support as needed.
Medication Administration: Performs administration of medication/treatments (e.g., infusions; injections; subcutaneous, oral, and other necessary methods as prescribed by physicians); Assesses, records, monitors, and reports symptoms or changes in patient condition; Provides comprehensive education to patients and their caregivers to ensure prescribed medications are administered safely at home.
Case Management: Under the supervision of the attending physician, provides case management for patients (e.g., obtaining referrals and authorizations; coordinating infusion/transfusion schedules; renewing medications; ordering labs); Acts as a liaison to providers, patients and staff; Responds and provides care coordination with community providers/schools to ensure excellent patient care services.
Regulatory Compliance: Accountable for maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations (e.g., Blood Borne Pathogens, Hand Hygiene, Title 22 requirements); Protects patient confidentiality per HIPAA rules as well as CIBD's policy and procedures.
Other: Participates in surveillance/collection/processes related to clinic studies as study staff; Supports the recruitment, retention and participation of patients in research projects; Attends appropriate training, seminars and workshops as required.
Required Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing (RN) program
Minimum 2 years nursing experience in acute care or ambulatory setting
Required Licensure/Certification/Registration
Active CA State Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
HIPAA training
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Hematology patients
Experience working with peripheral and central line IV access
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Benefits
100% employee coverage and 50% dependent coverage of medical and vision; 99% employee coverage of dental
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
10 observed paid holidays
403b retirement plan with 4% match
About the Organization The Center for Comprehensive Care & Diagnosis of Inherited Blood Disorders (CIBD), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is committed to providing comprehensive care for patients and their families with rare, chronic inherited blood disorders. CIBD is a part of a nationwide network of over 140 Hemophilia Treatment Centers that use multidisciplinary teams of blood disorder specialists to provide expert comprehensive diagnosis, medical care, outreach, education, outcomes monitoring, surveillance, and prevention services to people with hemophilia, Sickle-Cell Anemia, Thalassemia, Von Willebrand Disease, and other related hematology conditions. CIBD is the regional grantee for the Western States Region/Region IX providing regional leadership, fiscal and administrative oversight, grants management, capacity building, clinical education, technical assistance, evaluation, and outreach to public and private health agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.
The Center for Inherited Blood Disorders is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the company's non-discrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
www.cibd-ca.org