RN

Company: Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center, Inc.
Location: Portage
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

About IHTCAt the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center (IHTC), we offer a future where people with rare blood disorders flourish. Our experts provide the highest quality comprehensive services and holistic care to patients with bleeding, clotting and other hematologic disorders, and to their families.
What You Will DoAs an Outreach Nurse at the IHTC, you will provide comprehensive care to IHTC patients that do not reside near the IHTC. The Outreach Team is a vital player in helping break the barriers to care many of our patients' face, such as transportation to Indianapolis. This nurse will provide care to patients in the NW region of the state (largely Lake County and the surrounding area).
The Opportunity

• Provide nursing assessments, care plan development, infusion services, home infusion training, disease specific education, home visits and monitoring of treatment products for home storage; complete corresponding EMR documentation.
• Serve as liaison to assure coordination of patient care between IHTC, local providers and the community.
• Works with local providers to provide education, planning and follow-up regarding patient issues.
• Collaborate with IHTC multidisciplinary team to manage patient care issues, resolve problems and make referrals to appropriate resources.
• Facilitates diagnostic testing and on-going lab evaluation of patients and appropriate family members.
• Participates in planning and implementation of IHTC research projects, outreach clinics and community events.
• Opportunity to work and provide care to people with blood disorders in your community!
  Requirements
  • Minimum Associate's Degree in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of related experience
  • Valid Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Indiana
  • This position requires frequent travel to patient homes, outreach clinics and IHTC; therefore, a valid driver's license and insured automobile are required.
  • Prior experience with the rare and complex hematological conditions we treat is not expected; in depth, initial and ongoing hands-on training is provided.
    Why Join Our TeamThe IHTC is a not-for-profit program based in Indianapolis and offers a competitive salary and benefit package.The IHTC is the only federally designated comprehensive hemophilia program in Indiana, and serves the entire state through services available in Indianapolis and at outreach clinics.The IHTC is a leader in hemophilia care, education and clinical research and has a dedicated on-site multidisciplinary staff to ensure availability of a wide range of required services.The IHTC participates in national and international clinical research, including new infusion products and therapies, investigation of long-term outcomes, and the impact of associated conditions. The IHTC research program provides patients access to new therapies, and an opportunity to improve care. Our center has more than 70 clinical research projects involving bleeding disorders, sickle cell disease, thrombosis and more.The Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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