Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem - Westminster, CO

Vivo Infusion•Westminster, CO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Vivo Infusion is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant to join its team of Advanced Practitioners in Westminster, Colorado. The Advanced Practitioner oversees infusion care provided by nurses in a physician-based ambulatory infusion center and creates and maintains care plans for patients referred to the center. The role supports nurses administering infusions, evaluates patients’ needs during procedures as necessary, and serves as the primary clinical liaison between referring physician offices and the infusion center. Care must be safe, effective, and compassionate, and provided within the practitioner’s scope of practice and in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies, procedures, and guidelines. This is a per-diem position scheduled for 8 hours per week on Fridays, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position reports to the Clinical Operations Manager and is based at an indoor medical office in Westminster, Colorado. Compensation is $50.00–$55.00 per hour. The role is non-exempt.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant in the state where services are provided.
Current DEA license.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong customer service skills to identify and address patient needs.
Intermediate computer skills, including MS Office.
Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently to deliver key results.
Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate a high degree of professional ethics and knowledge of confidential and regulatory compliance practices.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Rheumatology and/or infusion experience is preferred but not required.
One to three years of experience in a clinic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate clinical information from referring physician offices and admit appropriate patients for infusion.
Evaluate newly referred patients and develop initial plans of care.
Monitor plans of care and make necessary changes.
Perform pertinent physical examinations, assess normal and abnormal findings on new patients, and confirm suitability for infusion.
Review lab reports provided by referring physicians.
Request diagnostic and laboratory studies from referring physicians as needed following patient evaluation.
Recognize situations requiring immediate physician attention and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
Consult with the supervising Medical Director as necessary.
Document infusion orders and dictate or document notes in the electronic medical record.
Promote company quality outcome initiatives.
Delegate responsibilities to nurses on duty.
Follow company policies and CDC guidelines for infection control.
Carry out duties professionally and courteously.
Provide patient education and answer questions from prospective patients and referring physicians.
Enforce HIPAA compliance guidelines.