Clinic Nurse RN

The Center for Inherited Blood Disorders (CIBD) is a passionate non-profit organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, comprehensive, and family-centered care that significantly enhances the lives of children and adults with blood disorders. By choosing a career with us, you'll be joining a vibrant team committed to advancing public health while also investing in your personal and professional growth. Explore the opportunity to make a real difference in the community while developing your skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Your contributions will help shape our future and transform lives!

Job Summary Reporting to the Clinic Supervisor, the Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to work with the Clinic team to coordinate the care and services of CIBD patients across the continuum of illness. The RN will perform general nursing care to patients and will accurately collect, document, and report patient condition/history/care. The RN will promote patient independence, help establish patient goals, provide education on health maintenance and provide case management for patients by obtaining referrals and authorizations, coordinating infusion/transfusion schedules, renewing medications, ordering labs, etc. all under the supervision of the attending physician.

Department: Clinic Schedule: M - F, 8:30 - 5:00 Location: On-site

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

Additional Requires Qualifications

Knowledge of standardized nursing procedures in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Solid understanding of regulatory requirements as set forth within nursing and clinic licensure.

Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record databases.

Demonstrates basic clinical competency in hematology care/treatments and related standards/practices.

Demonstrates competency in venous access device management, infection control and safety practice of infusion nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an outpatient setting (1+ year).

Experience working with Hematology and other rare inherited coagulation disorders.

Experience working with pediatric and adult patients.

Experience working with peripheral and central line IV access.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Benefits

100% employer coverage of employees and 50% of dependents for medical and vision; 99% employer coverage of employees for dental

Flexible Savings Account

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

10 observed paid holidays

403b retirement plan with 4% match

Compensation listed is the expected salary base at time of hire. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.