Family Nurse Practitioner (PRN) – Paragon Infusion Centers
Elevance Health · St Louis, MO · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Location: 9560 Watson Road, Suite J, Crestwood, MO 63126. This role requires full-time onsite work to enable consistent face-to-face collaboration, teamwork, and direct engagement. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from the posted location(s).
About the Role
Paragon Healthcare, a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, brings over 20 years of experience providing life-saving and life-giving infusible and injectable drug therapies through specialty pharmacies, infusion centers, and home settings. As a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), you will deliver patient care within your scope of practice in the clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Administer ordered therapies according to prescriber order, facility protocols, INS standards, and company policy and procedures.
- Complete admission process as directed by Center Director.
- Perform physical assessments on each patient as warranted and for new consults based on patient diagnosis.
- Refer to the NP on duty for complete physical assessment as needed.
- Document all pertinent data in the patient’s medical record.
- Report all significant changes or observations to the Center Director and follow up on identified problems.
- Communicate effectively with other members of the IV team regarding patient status and observations.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times by abiding by HIPAA laws and regulations.
- Evaluate the patient’s response to therapy and document findings in the medical record.
- Educate patients and/or family members regarding therapy plans.
- Participate in the Quality Improvement program.
- Ensure all medication orders are complete, appropriate, accurate, and up to date prior to treatment.
- Participate in the On-Call program, which may include after-hours, weekend, and holiday calls and visitations.
- Provide clinical coverage for nurse practitioners on PTO/LOA and support new market launches.
- Travel to worksites and other locations as necessary.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing and a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; or any combination of education and experience providing an equivalent background.
- Experience with IVs required.
- Current, active, and valid unrestricted NP license to practice as a healthcare professional in the applicable state(s).
- Active, current, and valid Family Nurse Practitioner Certification.
- Multi-state licensure required if providing services in multiple states.
- Satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test and Hepatitis B vaccine or signed waiver.
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare experience with IVs strongly preferred.
- 2+ years of experience with IVs.
- Experience with Port, PICC, and Peripheral Lines.
- Medication mixing experience.
- Titration experience.
Benefits
- Market-competitive total rewards including merit increases, paid holidays, and Paid Time Off.
- Incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement).
- Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits.
- 401(k) with company match and stock purchase plan.
- Life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education resources.
Schedule
Days. Clinic is open Monday through Friday.