Registered Nurse (PRN) – Paragon Infusion Centers

Elevance Health•Huntsville, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (PRN) at Paragon Infusion Centers administers ordered therapies and performs nursing duties within the nurse’s scope of practice, facility policies and procedures, INS standards of practice, and approved facility protocols. The role is based onsite at the Huntsville, Alabama clinic and works 1–3 days per week as needed; the clinic is open Monday through Friday. The position may require travel to the worksite and other locations for clinical coverage. The nurse completes patient admission processes as directed by the Center Director, conducts physical assessments when warranted, refers patients to the on-duty NP for a complete physical assessment as needed, and documents pertinent information and therapy responses in the medical record. The nurse reports significant changes or observations to the Center Director and follows up on identified problems. Responsibilities also include educating patients and families about therapy plans, ensuring medication orders are complete and accurate before treatment, and complying with applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements. The role requires an ASN or ADN and at least two years of clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a current unrestricted RN license in the applicable state. Multi-state licensure is required when providing services in multiple states. Satisfactory completion of a tuberculosis test and receipt of the Hepatitis B vaccine or a signed waiver are required for this position.

Requirements

ASN or ADN and a minimum of two years of clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current unrestricted RN license in the applicable state.
Multi-state licensure if providing services in multiple states.
Satisfactory completion of a tuberculosis test.
Hepatitis B vaccination or signed waiver.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of IV experience.
Experience with ports, PICC lines, and peripheral lines.
Medication mixing experience.
Titration experience.
Ability to travel to multiple locations for clinical coverage.
BSN.

Responsibilities

Administer ordered therapies according to prescriber orders, facility protocols, INS standards, and company policies and procedures.
Perform duties within the nurse’s scope of practice and applicable facility policies, procedures, standards, and protocols.
Complete the patient admission process as directed by the Center Director.
Perform physical assessments when warranted, including for new consults as warranted by the patient’s diagnosis.
Refer patients to the on-duty NP for a complete physical assessment when needed.
Document pertinent data and patient responses to therapy in the medical record.
Report significant changes or observations to the Center Director and follow up on identified problems.
Educate patients and/or family members about the therapy plan.
Ensure medication orders are complete, appropriate, accurate, and up to date before treatment.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable state, local, and federal laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
Travel to the worksite and other locations as necessary for clinical coverage.