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Metro Infectious Disease Consultants

Infusion Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePaducah, KY, USA$80 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
  • Must have Nurse Practitioner experience; experience in an infusion-related setting is preferred.
  • Must have infusion experience.
  • Must provide proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters commonly required for work with immunocompromised patients: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A and B, influenza, and COVID-19.

Responsibilities

  • Place and maintain peripheral IV catheters for infusion therapy needs and continually assess IV sites.
  • Prepare medications for intravenous administration as ordered.
  • Administer intravenous therapy using an electronic pump, troubleshoot pump alarms, and administer therapy by gravity or dial-a-flow tubing.
  • Document infusion charting and patient messages in the electronic medical record system.
  • Address patients’ questions or concerns related to adverse effects, side effects, diagnosis, and treatment within the scope of a mid-level provider.
  • Use clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs and establish priorities.
  • Monitor the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
  • Participate in activities that facilitate effective interpersonal communication with the facility.
  • Cover any clinic as needed at the direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations.
  • Support professional practice by following standards of nursing practice, Joint Commission requirements, state and local laws, and Metro Infectious Disease Consultants policy.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Chemo experience is preferred but not required.

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