Nurse Practitioner - Northeast Columbia Infusion Center

Option Care Health•Columbia, SC

13d•$92,004 - $153,333

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Ambulatory Infusion Center provides direct patient care, administers IV, IM, and SC therapies, manages infusion-related care plans, and ensures safe and effective treatment in alignment with evidence-based clinical practice. The NP also uses their licensure to obtain and maintain payer credentialing and reimbursement eligibility for the organization. The role includes assessing patients, prescribing and managing infusion-related medications, ordering and interpreting tests, overseeing medication administration, monitoring for adverse events, and documenting individualized care plans in the EHR. The NP evaluates patients for therapy appropriateness and suitability for the infusion center, coordinates care with medical directors, referring physicians, and interdisciplinary staff, and responds to urgent or emergent reactions. The NP also provides clinical guidance to infusion center staff, supports patient education and care transitions, participates in quality improvement and operational planning, and maintains payer-required licensure and enrollment documentation. The position requires travel between local infusion centers as needed for clinical coverage or training. Work involves extended periods standing, moving equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds as needed, and maintaining accuracy and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the practicing state.
Board certification as an NP (FNP, AGNP, or applicable specialty).
Current BLS certification.
Minimum of 1 year of NP experience in a clinical setting.
Prior experience with IV therapy or infusion services.
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Must maintain licensure and provide payer documentation for billing and reimbursement.
Ability to stand and perform clinical care for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds as needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.

Nice To Haves

Experience with biologics, specialty medications, or immunotherapy.
Prior telehealth or remote monitoring experience.
Supervisory or team leadership experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, hands-on patient care, including assessments, physical exams, and treatment of infusion therapy-related conditions.
Prescribe and manage medications related to infusion care in compliance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
Order and interpret labs, diagnostics, and therapy-specific tests.
Oversee and perform IV, IM, and SC medication administration and monitor for side effects or adverse events.
Create, document, and update individualized infusion care plans and maintain timely, thorough EHR documentation.
Conduct initial patient evaluations for therapy appropriateness, including payer criteria and clinical suitability for the infusion center setting.
Communicate with medical directors, referring physicians, and interdisciplinary staff regarding care coordination.
Identify urgent or emergent infusion reactions, initiate appropriate interventions, and coordinate emergency transfers when necessary.
Serve as a clinical leader within the infusion center team and guide infusion nurses and support staff on patient care and clinical protocols.
Support patient education, counseling, and safe transitions of care across healthcare settings.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and operational planning across the infusion center.
Maintain payer-required licenses and individual NPI enrollment linked to the organization’s Tax ID, and participate in credentialing and contracting processes.
Perform duties in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, ACHC, and applicable federal and state guidelines.
Travel between local infusion centers as needed for clinical coverage or training.