Family Nurse Practitioner– Paragon Infusion Centers

Elevance Health•Montgomery, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Paragon Infusion Centers, a member of the Elevance Health family of companies, is hiring a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide patient care within the practitioner’s scope of practice in a clinical setting. The role is based at 3255 Malcolm Dr, Montgomery, Alabama, and is full-time, onsite, with an eight-hour day shift Monday through Friday. Candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The practitioner administers prescribed infusion therapies, assesses patients as warranted, documents care, monitors and reports changes in patient status, and educates patients and families about therapy plans. The position also includes collaboration with the IV team, participation in quality improvement and on-call coverage, and possible coverage for colleagues or support for new-market launches. Extensive travel to the worksite and other locations may be required. On-call work may include after-hours, weekend, and holiday calls and visitations.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing and at least 2 years of nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with IVs.
Current, active, valid, unrestricted NP license to practice within the scope of the license in the applicable state.
Active, current, valid Family Nurse Practitioner Certification.
Multi-state licensure if providing services in multiple states.
Satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test.
Hepatitis B vaccination or a signed waiver.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience with IVs is strongly preferred.
At least 2 years of IV experience is preferred.
Experience with ports, PICC lines, and peripheral lines is preferred.
Medication-mixing experience is preferred.
Titration experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer ordered therapies according to prescriber orders, facility protocols, INS standards, and company policies and procedures.
Complete the admission process as directed by the Center Director.
Perform physical assessments as warranted, including for new consults based on patient diagnosis; refer to the NP on duty for complete physical assessments as needed.
Document pertinent data in patients’ medical records.
Report significant changes or observations to the Center Director and follow up on identified problems.
Communicate patient status and observations effectively with other members of the IV team.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA laws and regulations.
Evaluate and document patients’ responses to therapy.
Educate patients and/or family members about therapy plans.
Participate in the Quality Improvement program.
Ensure medication orders are complete, appropriate, accurate, and up to date before treatment.
Participate in the On-Call program, which may include after-hours, weekend, and holiday calls and visitations.
Provide clinical coverage for nurse practitioners on PTO/LOA and potentially support new-market launches.
Travel extensively to the worksite and other locations as necessary.