Family Nurse Practitioner (PRN) - Paragon Infusion Centers

Elevance Health•Waco, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Paragon Healthcare, a member of the Elevance Health family of companies, provides infusible and injectable drug therapies through specialty pharmacies, infusion centers, and home settings. The Family Nurse Practitioner (PRN) provides patient care within their scope of practice in a clinical setting at the Waco, Texas infusion center. The role is on-site and scheduled on an as-needed basis during clinic hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It may involve extensive travel to the worksite and other locations, and may include coverage for nurse practitioners on PTO or leave of absence and support for new market launches.

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 nurse practitioner license to practice within the scope of licensure 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

Ability to obtain credentialing with major payors in the market, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Extensive experience with IV insertion and maintenance.
Experience with ports, PICC lines, and peripheral lines.
Infusion reaction management experience.
Titration experience.
Medication mixing and infusion experience.

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 for each patient and for new consults based on the patient's diagnosis.
Document pertinent information and therapy responses in the patient's medical record.
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.
Educate patients and/or family members about the therapy plan.
Participate in the Quality Improvement program.
Ensure medication orders are complete, appropriate, accurate, and up to date before treatment.
Provide clinical coverage for nurse practitioners on PTO or leave of absence and potentially support new market launches.
Travel to the worksite and other locations as necessary.