Nurse Practitioner - Northeast Columbia Infusion Center

Option Care Health•Columbia, SC

12d•$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 aligned with evidence-based clinical practice. The NP uses their licensure to obtain and maintain payer credentialing and reimbursement eligibility for the organization. The role includes comprehensive patient assessment and treatment, medication management, ordering and interpreting tests, monitoring infusions for adverse events, maintaining patient records and care plans, coordinating with referring providers and interdisciplinary teams, responding to urgent reactions, educating patients, and supporting quality improvement and center operations. The NP also maintains payer-required licenses and individual NPI enrollment linked to the organization’s Tax ID, and performs duties in compliance with applicable privacy, safety, accreditation, and regulatory requirements. The NP must be able to travel between local infusion centers as needed for clinical coverage or training. The position involves extended periods of standing, moving equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs as needed, and working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and patient safety. The stated pay range is $92,004.26–$153,332.93; actual pay depends on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

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 1 year of NP experience in a clinical setting.
Prior experience with IV therapy or infusion services.
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Credentialing-ready: 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 lbs 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 laboratory tests, 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 thorough, timely 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.
Provide clinical guidance to 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 for the infusion center.
Maintain payer-required licenses and individual NPI enrollment linked to the organization’s Tax ID as part of 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.