Regional Nurse Practitioner Specialty Infusion Provider

Optum; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 91,700 - 163,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Regional Nurse Practitioner to oversee the delivery of safe IV therapy for patients on specialty medications. Responsibilities include patient care, prescribing medications, managing nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This full-time position offers flexibility to work remotely within the U.S., with competitive salary ranging from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an Accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current certification.
• Unrestricted NP License in the state of employment.
• Experience in management of patients on specialty medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in IV therapy.
• Prescribe necessary medications under supervision.
• Collaborate with leadership to meet key performance metrics.
• Mentor and develop nurse practitioners and clinical teams.

Skills

IV therapy

Patient care

Communication

Leadership

Mentorship

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Infusion therapy experience

Education

Master's degree from an Accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Current NP License

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Regional Nurse Practitioner Specialty Infusion Provider

The Regional Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the oversight and delivery of safe IV therapy for patients on specialty medications that treat neurological, rheumatologic, gastroenterological, and immunological disorders. This role will be highly involved in creating and implementing best clinical practices for our clinical team, patients, and referral sources. The Regional Nurse Practitioner will oversee clinics across multiple locations.

This is a full‑time position with typical working hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shift may change in accordance with business needs. Exempt employees must have the ability to be on‑call and available, as business needs require.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in the form of evaluating and documenting patient clinical assessments and IV therapy as aligned with company, federal and state policies
• Prescribes necessary medications and vaccinations as necessary to mitigate acute infusion reactions and/or medication side effects, under the supervision of the infusion center Medical Director
• Works closely with the leadership in their region and company leadership to meet the key performance metrics for a market
• Collaborates with business leaders to implement new markets and programs
• Reviews daily, weekly and monthly management reports to monitor and manage care delivery
• Collaborates with vendors and community organizations for improved service delivery
• Oversees all patient scheduling activities in conjunction with the Patient Care Coordinators/Administrative Assistants/Scheduling Support Specialists and identifies, develops, and implements new scheduling workflows and/or protocols as needed
• Oversees all clinic‑based staffing schedules
• Maintains routine reporting via EMR to evaluate current clinic statuses
• Assists with Accreditation Policy education and implementation
• Maintains supply and drug inventory of "Buy & Bill" and Specialty Pharmacy (SP) inventory to effectively support daily operations
• Oversees and manages drug inventory storage per manufacturer requirements, including management of storage controls and any out‑of‑range remediation/remediation coverage
• Oversees and audits order entry into the patients EMR
• Oversees and evaluates infusion nursing services and the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure coordination and follow‑through in care delivery
• Serve as a clinical resource for clinical staff and referral sources
• Assists in the selection, orientation, and ongoing training of clinical staff, inclusive of other Nurse Practitioners, infusion RNs, LPNs, and clinical admins
• Manage employees through establishing performance goals, allocating resources, and maintaining an appropriate staffing ratio for the AIC
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities as directed by the Director of Clinical Services
• Ensures that departmental staff inclusive of other NP's, infusion RN's and clinical admins, complete orientation, maintain clinical competence, and participate in continuing education, as required and as needed to provide safe and professional services to our patients
• Ensures that all patient related documentation, and clinical reports are accurately completed, submitted and/or filed in a timely manner, according to internal and external regulatory requirements and in support of the billing process
• Assists the Director of Clinical Services in ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery by monitoring onsite clinical operations and initiating changes where required
• Participates in planning, decision making and implementation of office activities that affect the clinical nursing team
• Other job duties as assigned
• Clinical Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to lead and support nurse practitioners and clinical staff across multiple locations, ensuring high‑quality patient care and adherence to medical standards
• Team Development: Provides mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities for nurse practitioners and clinical teams to enhance their skills and career growth
• Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicates with interdisciplinary teams, administrators, and external stakeholders to align clinical operations with organizational goals
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintains a thorough understanding of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, ensuring all clinics operate within legal and ethical guidelines

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Administrative Assistant

Competencies

• Clinical Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to lead and support nurse practitioners and clinical staff across multiple locations, ensuring high‑quality patient care and adherence to medical standards
• Team Development: Provides mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities for nurse practitioners and clinical teams to enhance their skills and career growth
• Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicates with interdisciplinary teams, administrators, and external stakeholders to align clinical operations with organizational goals
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintains a thorough understanding of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, ensuring all clinics operate within legal and ethical guidelines

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an Accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current certification in the state of employment
• Unrestricted NP License in the state of employment
• Current DEA and state‑level controlled substance license
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
• BLS or ability to obtain upon hire
• ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration Certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to apply for Nurse Practitioner license in other states as required upon hire
• Ability to obtain RN and NP licensure in other states where Measure Health Innovations, Inc operates
• Experience in management of patients on specialty medications and in management of nursing staff
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Ability to accomplish any and all duties with little to no assistance
• Ability to travel between multiple clinics in assigned market up to 25% of the time
• Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualification

• 5+ years of Infusion therapy experience

Physical Requirements

• Stand
• Reach above shoulder
• Walk
• Climb
• Sit
• Crawl
• Reach Outward
• Squat/Kneel/Bend
• Lift/Carry
• Push/Pull

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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