Job Description

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for overseeing the daily clinical activities of the therapeutic apheresis department.

Essential Functions:

• Manages, trains, mentors and develops assigned staff,
• Ensures adherence to SOPs, regulations, guidelines, practices and policies.
• Maintains quality patient care, process improvement plans and excellent customer service.
• Assists to achieve the financial objective of the department through annual budget and cost analysis preparation.
• Works in conjunction with medical staff to review all patient treatments and recommended treatment plans.
• Communicates with referring physicians and hospitals and acts as a professional resource.
• Assist the medical staff with operations planning and problem resolution to achieve program goals.
• Performs cell collection procedures as needed and assist in managing of studies.
• Develops and implements a continuous a quality improvement program and risk management activities.
• Develop and implement a staff training plan to ensure staff comprehension of all apheresis procedures, possible procedure related complications, new directives and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists marketing in establishing procedural rates for new and existing customers and defining project margins.
• Exemplifies CBC's Customer Service Mission and Core Values.

Other Functions:

• Participates in meetings and committees as needed.
• Makes recommendations for improvements of business unit's processes and practices.
• Works on special projects as assigned.
• Any related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience:

Five years of experience in nursing with at least three years in a critical care capacity, experience must include supervisory/managerial experience.

Any combination of education, training and experience that has suppled the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses / Certifications

Current RN licenses in Missouri and Kansas or ability to obtain license in a state in which not currently licensed within one year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:

Knowledge of a variety of software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to interpret and analyze medical information accurately.
• Ability to teach and mentor.
• Ability to maintain accurate paper and electronic records.
• Ability to travel and to work evenings/weekends as necessary.
• Strong management, leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong attention to detail in all work processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships locally and nationally.
• Ability to work indepenently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively solicity, cultivate, and build relationships with constituents and organizations.
• High level of interpersonal skills t handle a variety of complex issues and situations. Position requires demonstrated pose, tact and diplomacy in dealling with a variety of staff upt to and including executive leadership.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and with authority, both in writing and verbally, to others in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and customers in a helpful, courteous and friendly manner wihle demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a strong team environment.
• Ability to plan and organize job taks or resources in an efficient manner.
• Ability to be responsive and available to management in order to address issues and concerns as they arise.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environament with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple cometing tasks and demands.
• Ability to identify complex problems in a timely manner, decipher information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Founded in 1958, Community Blood Center (CBC) has served Kansas and Missouri for more than 65 years, delivering more than 150,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 70+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. CBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment, and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. CBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit savealifenow.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

$2,500.00 Sign On Bonus available for external candidates.