Staff Nurse - RN - Infusion Therapy jobs in Louisiana

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 Shreveport, Louisiana.

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

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

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Application Question(s):

• What type of availability do you have? Weekday, Weekend, or Both?
• Do you anticipate any problems or difficulties in satisfying any of the listed job duties and job requirements? If yes, please specify.
• Are you able to work at the clinic located in Shreveport, LA?

Experience:

• Chemotherapy: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cerner: 1 year (Preferred)
• Infusion: 1 year (Required)
• Nurse Practitioner: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shreveport, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person