Infusion Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants•Paducah, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Metro Infusion Center, affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner to supervise and administer infusion therapy on a PRN basis at its clinic in Paducah, Kentucky. The role is suited to someone seeking flexibility, work/life balance, competitive pay, a casual environment, and the opportunity to work with a large practice experiencing continued growth. The position pays $80 per hour, with a four-hour minimum guarantee. The schedule is flexible, and the practitioner must agree to cover any clinic as needed at the direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations. Candidates must provide proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters commonly required for people working with immunocompromised patients. Accommodation or exception requests will be considered case by case, consistent with applicable laws.

Requirements

Licensed Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
Nurse Practitioner experience.
Proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters commonly required for those working with immunocompromised patients: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A and B, influenza, and COVID-19.

Nice To Haves

Nurse Practitioner experience in an infusion-related setting is preferred.
Infusion experience.
Chemo experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Place and maintain peripheral IV catheters for infusion therapy and assess IV sites on an ongoing basis.
Prepare medications for IV administration as ordered.
Administer IV therapy using an electronic pump, troubleshoot pump alarms, and administer therapy by gravity or dial-a-flow tubing when needed.
Document infusion care and patient messages in the EMR system.
Address patient questions or concerns about adverse effects, side effects, diagnosis, and treatment within the scope of a mid-level provider.
Use clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs and establish priorities.
Monitor the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
Participate in activities that facilitate good interpersonal communication with the facility.
Cover any clinic as needed at the direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations.
Support professional practice in accordance with Standards of Nursing Practice, JCAHO requirements, applicable state and local laws, and MIDC policy.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.