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 Reporting to the Infusion Manager, the Nuse Practitioner is responsible for the care and treatment of patients in the Infusion Center. The NP also assures the prescribing and safe administration of various infusion therapies and other related medications while providing quality and compassionate care including thorough and accurate patient assessment, inserting short peripheral vascular access devices, accessing central vascular devices, caring and maintaining patient’s IV access, and providing patient education.
Part-time Shift
DOH to October: Fridays 7:00am - 5:00pm (one 10-hr shift)
Post October: Thursdays & Fridays 7:00am - 7:00pm (two 12-hr shifts)
Essential Duties
Pre-Infusion
Performs detailed age specific examination and assessment of patients in the infusion center and delivers care and education in accordance with infusion center protocol per INS and NICA, and all applicable accreditation, federal, state and local regulations. (i.e., interviews, screening, vital sign assessments, etc.).
Orders, dispenses, and prescribes medications appropriately for infusion patients.
Prepares medications, equipment and supplies while ensuring medication rooms are clean and stocked with required supplies and materials.
Inserts short peripheral vascular access devices and discontinue central vascular access devices safely per protocol, while retaining patient comfort and dignity in the process.
During Infusion
Administers ordered infusions, various injections, subcutaneous, oral, and other medications described under the center scope of services.
Accurately documents patient care services (demographics, treatment, care notes, vitals, etc.) within the electronic medical record.
Reviews orders received and verifies medical records and diagnostic tests to support diagnosis and treatment.
Performs any necessary lab work/testing and provides follow up on test orders, reporting results to providers, patients or legal representatives.
Observes patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments and records it in the EMR.
Transfers patients to the Emergency Department as necessary per facility protocol and informs legal representative(s) and notifies the ER of patient’s condition.
Post- Infusion
Communicate with patient, legal guardian, referring providers and other providers on patient’s care and treatment plan.
Provides comprehensive education and teaching to patients and their caregivers so that patient/caregiver can comfortably administer their medications at home as needed.
Assists infusion staff/providers with answering phones; will be assigned other duties as patient care and Infusion center operational needs change.
Regulatory Compliance
Accountable for maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hand Hygiene, Title 22 requirements, etc.).
Protects patient confidentiality per HIPAA rules as well as CIBD’s policy and procedures.
Participates in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations while attending appropriate training, seminars, workshops, and conferences as required.
Required Education and Experience
Masters of Science In Nursing
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Graduate from an accredited School of Nurse Practitioner
Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience in acute care or ambulatory setting
Minimum 3 years of infusion therapy experience
Minimum 3 years of pediatric experience
Required Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner License in California
Family Nurse Practitioner
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certified Board (AANPCB)
Preferred Qualifications:
CRNI Certificate
INS Membership
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