Family Nurse Practitioner (PRN) – Paragon Infusion Centers

Elevance Health•Decatur, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides patient care within the scope of practice in Paragon Infusion Centers’ clinical setting. The role is based onsite at 114 E Trinity Pl., Decatur, Georgia, and is scheduled for 1–3 day shifts per week. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The position may require travel to the worksite and other locations, and participation in an on-call program that may include after-hours, weekend, and holiday calls and visitations. The FNP may provide coverage for nurse practitioners on PTO or leave of absence and may support new market launches. Paragon Healthcare, part of Elevance Health, provides infusible and injectable drug therapies through specialty pharmacies, infusion centers, and home settings. The FNP administers prescribed therapies, assesses and monitors patients, documents care, communicates patient status, and educates patients and families. The role also involves participation in quality improvement and ensuring medication orders are complete and appropriate before treatment.

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 as a healthcare professional 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.
Ability to work onsite at the posted location; candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

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 for patients and new consults; refer to the NP on duty for a complete physical assessment when needed.
Document pertinent patient data and responses to therapy in the medical record.
Report significant changes or observations to the Center Director and follow up on identified problems.
Communicate effectively with other IV team members about patient status and observations.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA laws and regulations.
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 or leave of absence and potentially support new market launches.
Travel to the worksite and other locations as necessary.