Infusion Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

METRO INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONSULTANTS; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 96,432 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Guaranteed 4 hours

Job summary

Metro Infusion Center (Affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner to supervise and administer infusion therapy at the Lafayette, IN clinic on a PRN basis.

Required APRN license and infusion experience; chemotherapy exposure preferred. Vaccination proof required. Flexible schedule and a competitive hourly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• APRN license required; Nurse Practitioner with APRN credentials.
• Experience in infusion therapy settings preferred for this role.
• Infusion experience is required; chemotherapy exposure is a plus.
• Current vaccinations (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Hep A/B, influenza, COVID-19) or boosters as required.
• Requests for accommodations/exceptions will be considered as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Place and maintain peripheral IV catheters for infusion therapy needs with ongoing assessment of IV site.
• Prepare medications for IV administration as ordered.
• Administer IV therapy using an electronic pump and troubleshoot alarms.
• Document infusion charting and patient messages in the EMR.
• Address patient questions about adverse effects, diagnosis, and treatment within scope.
• Apply clinical judgment to meet patient care needs and establish priorities.
• Monitor safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
• Participate in activities to ensure good communication with the facility.
• Cover clinics as needed per direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations.
• Support professional practice in line with Standards of Nursing Practice and MIDC policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Infusion experience

Chemotherapy experience

Vaccination protocols knowledge

Clinical decision‑making

Education

APRN license

Job description

Description

Metro Infusion Center (Affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) is seeking a licensed

Lafayette, IN.

• Flexibility
• Work/life balance
• Competitive pay
• Casual environment
• Large practice with continued growth

Description

Metro Infusion Center (Affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner for supervision and administration of infusion therapy on a PRN basis to work at the clinic located in Lafayette, IN.

This Position Is Best Suited For Someone Looking For

• Flexibility
• Work/life balance
• Competitive pay
• Casual environment
• Large practice with continued growth

Specific Duties

• Place and maintain peripheral IV catheters for infusion therapy needs with ongoing assessment of IV site.
• Prepare medication for IV administration as ordered.
• Administer IV therapy via electronic pump with troubleshooting of pump alarms and/or administration via gravity/dial-a-flow tubing.
• Document infusion charting and patient message(s) in EMR system.
• Addressing patient’s questions or concerns related to adverse effects/side effects, diagnosis, treatment etc. within scope of Mid-level provider.
• Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs establishing priorities.
• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
• Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with facility.
• Agree to cover any clinic as needed per direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations.
• Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) Standards of Nursing Practice; 2) JCAHO, state and local laws; 3) MIDC policy.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Nurse Practitioner experience, preferably in an infusion related setting
• INFUSION EXPERIENCE
• Chemo experience is preferred, but not required
• Proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters, commonly required for those working with immunocompromised patients, including measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A & B, influenza, and COVID-19.

Requests for accommodations/exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable laws.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• $80/hour (guarantee of 4 hours)