Infusion Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Metro Infusion Center; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hourly pay $80

Job summary

Metro Infusion Center, affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner for infusion therapy supervision on a PRN basis in Paducah, KY. The role emphasizes flexibility, work-life balance, competitive pay, and a casual environment within a large growing practice.

Key duties include placing IVs, preparing medications for IV administration, delivering IV therapy, EMR documentation, and addressing patient questions within the NP scope.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) credential required.
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in infusion.
• Infusion experience is highly preferred; chemo experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Document infusion charting and patient messages in the EMR system.
• Address patient questions/concerns related to adverse effects within scope of mid-level provider.
• Use clinical judgment to meet patient care priorities and safety.

Skills

APRN

Nurse Practitioner experience

INFUSION EXPERIENCE

Chemo experience

Vaccination requirements

Job 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 Paducah, KY.

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)