Nurse Practitioner (Infusion + Wound Care)

Job Description

Job Description

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is seeking an Infusion Nurse Practitioner to work full-time in two clinics located in Decatur, GA.

Ideal candidate will have excellent IV skills (PICC certified preferred, but not required) and advanced wound care skills. This position offers the high-tech infusion nurse practitioner the ability to utilize skills in an office setting and competitive pay.

Schedule : M-F

Locations : Emory Decatur Outpatient Wound Center + MIDC (Decatur, GA); NP would split the week between both locations

Specific Duties :

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with various types of wounds.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on evidence-based protocols for wound management.
• Perform advanced wound care procedures.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests related to wound care to monitor healing progress and adjust treatment plans
• 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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