Advanced Practitioner, Per Diem - Multi Clinic Greater Detroit Area

About the role

We are seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner to join our team of dynamic healthcare professionals in the Greater Detroit Area. This role involves overseeing infusion care provided by nurses in our physician-based ambulatory infusion center via telehealth as needed. You will create and maintain individualized care plans for all patients referred to the center, ensuring safe and effective care during infusion procedures. You will also serve as the primary clinical liaison between the referring physician’s office and the infusion center, providing critical support to the team and evaluating patients' needs throughout the treatment process.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates clinical information provided by referring physician offices and admits appropriate patients for infusion.
• Evaluates newly referred patients and develops initial plans of care.
• Maintains plans of care and makes necessary changes.
• Performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new patients and confirms suitability for infusion.
• Reviews all lab reports provided by the referring physician.
• Requests diagnostic and lab studies of the referring physician upon evaluation of the patient as needed.
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Consults with the supervising Medical Director as necessary.
• Documents infusion orders in the electronic medical record.
• Dictates or documents notes in the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state in which service is provided.
• ONC Certified, preferred.
• CURRENT DEA license.
• Rheumatology and/or infusion experience preferred, but not required.
• 1-3 years in a clinic setting preferred.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills to identify and address patient needs.
• Intermediate computer skills, MS Office.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently to deliver key results.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and high degree of professional ethic, knowledge of confidential and regulatory compliance practices.