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 Paducah, KY.
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
- Chemo experience is preferred, but not required
- 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.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- $80/hour (guarantee of 4 hours)