Infusion Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 441,000 - 661,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

Casual environment

Job summary

Metro Infusion Center, affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, seeks a licensed APRN for supervision and administration of infusion therapy at the Lafayette, IN clinic. The role involves placing IVs, preparing medications, and delivering IV therapy with pump management while documenting in the EMR.

Flexibility in schedule is emphasized. Ideal candidates have APRN licensure, infusion experience (chemotherapy welcome but not required), and the ability to address patient concerns

Qualifications

• Current APRN license and certification.
• Experience in infusion therapy settings preferred.
• Chemo experience preferred but not required.
• Vaccinations up to date as required for immunocompromised patients.

Responsibilities

• Place and maintain peripheral IVs for infusion therapy with ongoing assessment.
• Prepare medication for IV administration as ordered.
• Administer IV therapy with an electronic pump and monitor alarms.
• Document infusion charting and patient communications in EMR.
• Respond to patient questions related to adverse effects within scope of practice.

Skills

APRN

Infusion therapy

Chemo experience

Education

Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Metro Infusion Center (Affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) is seeking a licensedNurse Practitionerfor supervision and administration of infusion therapy on aPRNbasis to work at the clinic located inLafayette, IN.

This position is best suited 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
• 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.

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