Infusion Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Metro Infusion Center in Paducah, KY, affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner on a PRN basis to supervise and administer infusion therapy.

Ideal candidates are flexible, value work/life balance, and enjoy a casual environment with growth potential in a large practice. Responsibilities include IV placement, IV med prep, and EMR documentation, with a focus on patient safety and communication.

Qualifications

• APRN credential required.
• Experience in infusion settings preferred.
• Chemo experience preferred, not required.
• Vaccinations up to date per policy and required for immunocompromised patients.

Responsibilities

• Place and maintain peripheral IVs for infusion therapy.
• Prepare medications for IV administration.
• Administer IV therapy using electronic pump or gravity tubing.
• Document infusion in EMR and address patient concerns within scope of practice.
• Adhere to Standards of Nursing Practice, laws, and MIDC policies.
• Cover clinics as needed per Manager of Clinical Operations.

Skills

APRN

Infusion experience

Chemo experience

Vaccination knowledge

Job description

Metro Infusion Center (Affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) is seeking a licensedNurse Practitioner for supervision and administration of infusion therapy on aPRN basis to work at the clinic located inPaducah, KY.

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)