Infusion Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)

About the role

Metro Infusion Center (affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) is seeking an Infusion Nurse Practitioner to work on a part-time basis in the clinics located in Ames and Ankeny, IA. Ideal candidate will have excellent IV skills (PICC certified preferred, but not required). This position offers the high-tech infusion nurse the ability to utilize skills in an office setting and competitive pay.

Schedule

• 2 days (16 hours)/week
• Tuesdays in Ames, IA
• Flexible weekday in Ankeny, IA

Responsibilities

• Place and maintain peripheral IV catheters for infusion therapy needs with ongoing assessment of IV site
• Access and maintain PICC line catheters and manage/change PICC line dressings per protocol
• Assess for patency of IV access device and troubleshoot issues
• Address abnormal laboratory results, passing information on to physicians and/or patients as needed
• 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
• Drawing laboratory specimens per orders by physician and prepping specimen(s) for processing
• 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 of Michigan
• 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

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Valid APRN
• At least (2) two years NP office practice experience, preferably in an infusion-related practice
• 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

• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Paid time off
• $65/hour (guaranteed 8 hours of pay/shift)