Infusion Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

About the role

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 Albuquerque, NM. This position is best suited for someone looking for flexibility, work/life balance, competitive pay, a casual environment, and a large practice with continued growth.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Address patient's questions or concerns related to adverse effects/side effects, diagnosis, treatment, etc. within scope of Mid-level provider
• Use clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs establishing priorities
• Monitor the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment
• Participate in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with facility
• Agree to cover any clinic as needed per direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations
• Support 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

• 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

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• $80/hour (guarantee of 4 hours)