Infusion Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

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  Fairfield, CT.

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