Family Nurse Practitioner - Paragon Infusion Centers at Elevance Health in Independence, Missouri

Job Description:

Be Part of an Extraordinary Team


A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Paragon Healthcare brings over 20 years in providing life-saving and life-giving infusible and injectable drug therapies through our specialty pharmacies, our infusion centers, and the home setting.



Title: Family Nurse Practitioner - Paragon Infusion Centers



Location: Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of MO-INDEPENDENCE, 20120 E JACKSON DR, STE C.




Build the Possibilities. Make an Extraordinary Impact.



The Family Nurse Practitioner - Paragon Infusion Centers is responsible for patient care within his/her scope of practice in the clinical setting.



How you will make an impact:



Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Administers ordered therapies according to prescriber order, facility protocols, INS standards and company policy and procedures.
  
  


• Completes admission process as directed by Center Director.
  
  


• Performs physical assessment on each patient as warranted and for new consults as warranted by the patient diagnosis.
  
  


• Refer to the NP on duty for complete physical assessment as needed.
  
  


• Documents all pertinent data in the patient's medical record.
  
  


• Reports all significant changes or observations to the Center Director and is responsible for the follow up on any problem which is identified.
  
  


• Communicates effectively with other members of the IV team on patient status and observations.
  
  


• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times by abiding by HIPAA laws and regulations.
  
  


• Evaluates the patient's response to therapy and documents this finding in the medical record.
  
  


• Educates patients and/or family members regarding therapy plan.
  
  


• Participates in the Quality Improvement program.
  
  


• Ensures that all medication orders are complete, appropriate, accurate and up to date prior to treatment.
  
  


• Participates in On-Call program, which may include after-hours, weekend and holiday calls and visitations.
  
  


• Provides clinical coverage for nurse practitioners on PTO/LOA and may also support new market launches.
  
  

• Requires an MS in Nursing and minimum of 2 years of related experience with clinical emphasis for nurse practitioner; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
  
  


• Minimum of 1 year experience with IVs required.
  
  


• Current, active, valid and unrestricted NP license to practice as a healthcare professional within the scope of license in applicable state required in applicable state required.
  
  


• Requires active, current and valid Family Nurse Practitioner Certification.
  
  


• Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.
  
  


• Satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position and Hepatitis B vaccine or signed waiver.
  
  

• May require extensive travel to worksite and other locations as necessary.
  
  


• Minimum of 1 year healthcare experience with IVs strongly preferred.