Infusion Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants•Springfield, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Metro Infusion Center (Affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner for supervision and administration of infusion therapy on a PRN basis to work at the clinic located in Springfield, IL. This position is best suited for someone looking for: Flexibility Work/life balance Competitive pay Casual environment Large practice with continued growth Specific Duties: 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. Addressing patient’s questions or concerns related to adverse effects/side effects, diagnosis, treatment etc. within scope of Mid-level provider. Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs establishing priorities. Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment. Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with facility. Agree to cover any clinic as needed per direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations. Supports 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

Requirements

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Nurse Practitioner experience, preferably in an infusion related setting
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. Requests for accommodations/exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable laws.

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.
Addressing patient’s questions or concerns related to adverse effects/side effects, diagnosis, treatment etc. within scope of Mid-level provider.
Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs establishing priorities.
Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with facility.
Agree to cover any clinic as needed per direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations.
Supports 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