Clinical Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Company: Palmetto Infusion
Location: Hickory
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

The purpose of the Clinical Nurse Practitioner is to provide oversight for infusions being administered in our ambulatory infusion centers.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING

Experience/Education:

* Experience in an acute care or family physician setting; possesses strong knowledge of chronic disease states as well as current and emerging therapies.


* Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program and active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the state(s) where job performed.

Other Qualifications:

* Must demonstrate strong leadership skills.
* A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
* Must be able to assume a flexible work schedule.

Interpersonal Skills:

* Must have excellent interpersonal skills in handling interactions with Palmetto Infusion staff, other agencies, groups, patients and families.

Technology Skills:

* Competent in use of company email as means of communication, accessing the company website to view company policies and electronic medical records.
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office products and the ability to navigate Internet Explorer. Proficient in typing, word processing (Microsoft Outlook/Express, Word), and familiar with office equipment.

Language Skills:

* This position requires a knowledge of, and sensitivity to, cultural and language differences.

Mathematical Skills:

* Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

* There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.

Physical Demands:

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk and hear. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with patients, vendors and staff.

Other Skills:

* Must be able to work as a team member and develop productive and cooperative working relationships with all members of the Palmetto Infusion team.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Able to work as a team member with all members of PIS. Working along side with nurses and other NPs/MDs.
* Able to perform nursing functions as needed and provider
* Oversee the infusions being administered in the AIC.
* Travel to other AICs when needed for adequate coverage for all AICs.
* Maintains strong knowledge of all existing and developing infusion therapies.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Palmetto Infusion are expected to conform to the following:

* Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
* Display a neat, clean and professional appearance at all times.
* Ability to travel throughout the state as needed.
* Interact in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with patients, employees and vendors.
* Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
* Maintain a current insurable driver's license.
* Maintain professional licensure, certification and health requirements as required for this position.

All CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONERS must uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.

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