Infusion Nurse Practitioner

Metro Infusion Center (affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) is seeking an Infusion Nurse Practitioner to work on a part-time basis in the clinic located in Elmhurst, IL.

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; WEDNESDAYS + THURSDAYS

• Place and maintain peripheral IV catheters for infusion therapy needs with ongoing assessment of IV site.
• 2) Access and maintain PICC line catheters and manage/change PICC line dressings per protocol.
• 3) Assess for patency of IV access device and troubleshoot issues.
• 4) Address abnormal laboratory results, passing information on to physicians and/or patients as needed.
• 5) Prepare medication for IV administration as ordered.
• 6) Administer IV therapy via electronic pump with troubleshooting of pump alarms and/or administration via gravity/dial-a-flow tubing.
• 7) Drawing laboratory specimens per orders by physician and prepping specimen(s) for processing.
• 8) Document infusion charting and patient message(s) in EMR system.
• 9) Addressing patient’s questions or concerns related to adverse effects/side effects, diagnosis, treatment etc. within scope of Mid-level provider.
• 10) Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs establishing priorities.
• 11) Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
• 12) Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with facility.
• 13) Agree to cover any clinic as needed per direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations of Michigan.
• 14) 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.
• 15) Other duties and tasks as assigned.

• 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.

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