Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers
About the job
Requirements
The candidate must be an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
The candidate must have Nurse Practitioner experience; infusion-related experience is preferred.
The candidate must have infusion experience.
The candidate must provide proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A and B, influenza, and COVID-19, as commonly required for work with immunocompromised patients.
The candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities
Place and maintain peripheral intravenous catheters for infusion therapy needs and continuously assess the intravenous site.
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 patient 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 good interpersonal communication with the facility.
Cover any clinic as needed at the direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations.
Support professional practice in accordance with Standards of Nursing Practice, JCAHO requirements, state and local laws, and MIDC policy.
Desired Qualifications
Chemo experience is preferred but not required.
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 Gresham, OR.
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
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.