Infusion Nurse Practitioner (Float)

Sage Infusion; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Infusion is seeking a patient-focused Infusion Nurse Practitioner to join our growing healthcare team. This full-time FLOAT role is based in the Tampa Bay West area (St. Pete, Clearwater, Trinity) and will be directed by NP-led infusion services.

You will administer therapies, monitor patients during treatment, educate on regimens and post-care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize safety and outcomes. Florida ARNP license and IV experience required.

Qualifications

• Licensed ARNP in Florida with infusion therapy experience.
• IV therapy experience is mandatory.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Spanish language ability is highly preferred.
• Background screening through Care Provider Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and monitor infusion treatments; educate patients and families.
• Communicate with the clinical team; document care in real-time.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and internal policies.
• Respond to emergencies; coordinate patient care and orders.
• Mentor staff and supervise paraprofessionals.

Skills

IV therapy

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Spanish language

Communication with care team

Education

Florida ARNP license

Tools

Infusion equipment

Job description

Description

Sage Infusion is looking for a patient-focused Infusion Nurse Practitioner to join a rising healthcare team. This is a full-time FLOAT position that will be based in Tampa Bay West (St. Pete, Clearwater, Trinity). As a retail infusion center managed exclusively by NP, you will be the key provider responsible for Infusion medical treatment, response management, and post care for patients after receiving a physician order. In addition, the Infusion NP will administer and monitor patients in our premises during treatment and provide the necessary education on treatment regimen, condition management, and treatment side-effects when appropriate. The Infusion NP is an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team and will work closely with other staff.

Requirements

Major Responsibilities:

• Initiates and implements nursing plan of treatments; evaluating patient progress towards goals. Organizes and participates in the provision of direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications, and educates patients and families/caregivers. Modifies plan of treatment in response to changing patient status or physician orders to achieve established or revised patient care goals.
• Assesses patient needs and physical status at each visit through health data access and patient interview. Re-evaluates patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Clarifies physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, informs physician promptly of significant changes in patient's condition, and provides written summary to physician within supplemental order.
• Provides effective and safe teaching using patient-centered care approach for patient and family to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs through active participation per plan of treatment goals.
• Effectively and timely communicates with internal clinical team, medical providers, patients and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care. Prepares clinical documentation in real-time during visits and signs-off on treatment to comply with established time lines for billing optimization.
• Demonstrates compliance with internal policies and procedures, professional standards, local, state, federal regulations/guidelines, and accreditation standards.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to patient needs. Initiates emergency procedures as necessary.
• Accepts accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct. Follows established programs and practice within policies and procedures reflective of Sage Infusion's mission, values and objectives.
• Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Sage Infusion information including adherence to HIPAA regulations.
• Speaks knowledgeably about Sage Infusion's scope of services.
• Completes required training modules, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional license for demonstrated knowledge regarding the care and management of patients in a retail setting. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides mentoring to other nurses for orientation and supervisory activities as assigned. Effectively provides oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor

Background Screening Requirement:

This position requires background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Requirements

Licensed/Experience:

• Licensed professional who specializes in infusion therapy and the administration of biologics and other necessary medications, intravenously
• Subject to license verification, criminal background check and drug screening
• Licensed to practice as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in Florida
• Compliance with continuing and mandatory education
• Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Florida
• IV experience is mandatory
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• ER experience is highly preferred
• Ability to speak Spanish is highly preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Sage Infusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.