Family Nurse Practitioner (PRN) - Paragon Infusion Centers

Elevance Health • Waco, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner provides patient care within their scope of practice in a clinical setting at Paragon Infusion Centers in Waco, Texas. The role administers ordered infusion therapies and provides clinical coverage for nurse practitioners on PTO or leave of absence; it may also support new market launches. The position is PRN and onsite, with clinic hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Extensive travel to the worksite and other locations may be required. The role is part of Paragon Healthcare, an Elevance Health company that provides infusible and injectable drug therapies through specialty pharmacies, infusion centers, and home settings.

Requirements

• A master's degree in nursing and at least 2 years of nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with IVs.
• A current, active, valid, and unrestricted nurse practitioner license to practice within the scope of the license in the applicable state(s).
• Active, current, and 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, PICCs, 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 on patients as warranted and for new consults as warranted by the patient's diagnosis.
• Document pertinent information 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.
• Evaluate and document the patient's response to therapy in the medical record.
• Educate patients and/or family members regarding 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.

Benefits

• Merit increases
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Incentive bonus programs, unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement
• Medical benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) with matching
• Stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Financial education resources

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level