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
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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.
Metro Infectious Disease Consultants provides physician services and is a state-of-the-art ambulatory care facility offering a wide range of infusion therapies. From our highly skilled nursing staff to our friendly and comfortable treatment environment, we deliver the highest quality patient care.
In 1994, Metro Infectious Disease Consultants was established with eight infectious disease physicians working in the Chicago area. Based on the philosophy that strategic growth and market neutrality would optimize patient care and physician lifestyle, Metro Infectious Disease Consultants has grown to be the largest infectious disease group in the country. At the present time, MIDC is composed of over 100 ID physicians working in multiple states. Outpatient antibiotic therapy is available at each of the offices and a Hospital Avoidance Program has been implemented. Besides geographic diversity, Metro Infectious Disease Consultants strives to provide infectious disease services to the full spectrum of healthcare venues including long term acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities. With a fully functional infrastructure Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is able and willing to make services available to other infectious disease groups. These include billing, collection, scheduling, human resources, contracting, access to EMR, and capital investment. Thank you for your interest in Metro Infectious Disease Consultants and we look forward to working with you.
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.