Family Nurse Practitioner– Paragon Infusion Centers

Elevance Health•Montgomery, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner provides patient care within their scope of practice in a clinical setting at Paragon Infusion Centers. The position is onsite in Montgomery, Alabama, and requires full-time work on an eight-hour daytime schedule, Monday through Friday. The role administers infusion therapies, assesses and monitors patients, documents care, communicates with the IV team, and educates patients and families about therapy plans. It also includes participation in on-call coverage, which may involve after-hours, weekend, and holiday calls and visits, as well as clinical coverage for other nurse practitioners and possible support for new market launches. Extensive travel to the worksite and other locations may be required.

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 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 port, PICC, 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 on patients as warranted and for new consults as appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis; refer to the NP on duty for a complete assessment as needed.
Document pertinent patient information and therapy responses in the 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.
Participate in the on-call program, potentially including 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.