Committed Weekend Nurse Practitioner

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants•Macomb, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is seeking an Infusion Nurse Practitioner to work every other weekend at the clinic located in Macomb, MI. This role involves providing direct patient care for infusion therapy needs, including IV catheter placement, medication preparation and administration, and patient education. The Nurse Practitioner will utilize clinical judgment to assess patient needs, monitor equipment, and ensure adherence to professional standards and policies.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Valid APRN
At least (2) two years NP office practice experience, preferably in an infusion-related practice
Infusion experience
Proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters, commonly required for those working with immunocompromised patients, including measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A & B, influenza, and COVID-19.

Nice To Haves

Chemo experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Place and maintain peripheral IV catheters for infusion therapy needs with ongoing assessment of IV site.
Prepare medication for IV administration as ordered.
Administer IV therapy via electronic pump with troubleshooting of pump alarms and/or administration via gravity/dial-a-flow tubing.
Document infusion charting and patient message(s) in EMR system.
Address patient’s questions or concerns related to adverse effects/side effects, diagnosis, treatment etc. within scope of Mid-level provider.
Use clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs establishing priorities.
Monitor the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
Participate in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with facility.
Agree to cover any clinic as needed per direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations.
Support professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) Standards of Nursing Practice; 2) JCAHO, state and local laws; 3) MIDC policy.
Other duties and tasks as assigned