Infusion Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work-life balance

Competitive pay

Casual environment

Growth potential

Job summary

Metro Infusion Center (Affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) in Waco, TX is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner to supervise and administer infusion therapy on a PRN basis at our clinic. The successful candidate will perform IV placement, prepare meds for IV administration, and monitor patients while ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

Infusion experience is preferred, chemo experience is a plus, and vaccination requirements apply.

Qualifications

• APRN licensed to practice.
• Infusion experience preferred.
• Chemo experience preferred but not required.
• Vaccination requirements for immunocompromised patients.

Responsibilities

• Place and maintain peripheral IV catheters for infusion therapy with ongoing assessment.
• Prepare medications for IV administration.
• Administer IV therapy via electronic pump or gravity/dial-a-flow tubing.
• Document infusion charting in EMR system.
• Address patient questions within mid-level provider scope.
• Use clinical judgment to meet patient care needs and establish priorities.
• Monitor safety of environment and equipment.
• Cover clinic as needed per Manager of Clinical Operations.
• Adhere to Standards of Nursing Practice and MIDC policies.

Skills

Infusion therapy

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical judgement

Patient communication

Education

APRN credential

Tools

EMR system

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 Waco, TX.

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.
• Address 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Schedule

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