Physician - Infectious Disease jobs in Yuma, AZ

Job Description:

Metro Infusion Center (affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) is seeking a full-time Travel Infusion Registered Nurse to work in various short-term travel assignments including clinics in the Western region. This candidate will have the opportunity to travel to various clinics within our 29-state network, experience diverse practice environments, and explore new places! All travel related expenses will be reimbursed by Metro Infusion Center.

Ideal candidate will have excellent IV skills (PICC certified preferred, but not required), should be well-organized, punctual, flexible, and comfortable working in a wide range of environments. This position offers the high-tech travel infusion nurse the ability to utilize skills in an office setting and competitive pay.

Location: This role would require coverage in the Western Region. States would include: Arizona, Texas, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, California, Washington, and Nebraska. When not on a travel assignment, the nurse would be required to work at a designated home location in either Avondale, AZ.

Duties:

1) Insert Peripheral lines; teach infusion patients how to self-administer medications. Must have excellent IV skills. Document same in Medical Record.
2) Must be familiar with PICC lines and proficient in PICC dressing changes.
3) Review and chart daily laboratory results, passing information on to physicians and/or patients as needed.
4) E-prescribe new prescriptions and refills at doctor’s order and communicates to pharmacies.
5) Receive and return patient and other’s telephone calls.
6) Review EMR charts for next day’s appointments, ordering lab results, consult reports or notes as necessary and document all required fields are within EMR to be eligible for meaningful use.
7) Responding to telephone calls, meeting patients in the office on weekends, scheduling patients to come to the office as needed.
8) Participate in quality assurance and educational activities as requested.
9) Use clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs establishing priorities.
10) Monitor the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
11) Participate in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with facility.
12) Arrange for daily coverage with co-worker.
13) Assist and consults with the physician in the ordering of procedures and diagnostic tests.
14) Order laboratory tests for patients per provider’s order or standing order. Performs follow-up on abnormal labs and medication refills as instructed.
15) Maintain patient records, billing documentation and all other administrative records, documentation, and correspondence in practice’s EHR as required.
16) Administer immunizations, TB screening, medications and blood draws consistent with current guidelines and established protocols.
17) 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.
18) Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Practice Physicians and Practice Administrator

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing,
• Valid RN state license(s) (MIDC will assist in retaining additional state licenses if necessary),
• At least (2) two years RN office practice experience, preferably in an infusion-related practice,
• Infusion experience,
• Chemo experience is preferred, but not required,
• Must live in the state of Arizona, able to work in home locations in the Avondale area (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler and Avondale) and travel to clinics in the Western region
• Must be able to travel 75% of the time
• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live in Arizona and willing to work in the clinics located in Phoenix, Chandler, Scottsdale, and Avondale when not traveling?
• What percent are you willing to travel? (75% required)
• Which current state RN license(s) do you hold? (MIDC will help retain additional licenses if needed)
• Do you anticipate any problems or difficulties in satisfying any of the listed job duties and job requirements? If yes, please specify.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Infusion: 1 year (Preferred)
• Chemo: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cerner: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Avondale, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road