Infusion Nurse Practitioner
Polaris Pharmacy Services
Summary
The Infusion Nurse Practitioner serves as the clinical lead and provider, managing specialized intravenous therapies while overseeing patient safety and day-to-day clinic operations.
Job description
Duties/Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Perform physical evaluations, record clinical notes, and supervise or administer complex IV infusions and injections.
- Reaction Management: Monitor patients for adverse reactions or toxicities and direct emergency response protocols.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and referring physicians to plan ongoing treatments.
- Education: Counsel patients and families on disease management, treatment expectations, and side effects.
- Compliance: Maintain accurate records in electronic health records (EHR) while upholding safety and regulatory guidelines.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices, healthcare regulations, and compliance standards.
- Ability to develop and implement nursing policies and procedures that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Proficient in using healthcare management software and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address complex clinical and administrative issues.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry advancements.
Education and/or Experience
- Education: Master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted NP and RN state licenses, plus current prescriptive authority and a DEA registration.
- Certification: National board certification through the AANP or ANCC (Family Nurse Practitioner or specialty-focused).
- Life Support: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or PALS often required depending on the clinical environment.
- Skills: Advanced clinical assessment, strong venous access capabilities, and familiarity with infusion pumps and EHR software.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Active, unrestricted NP and RN state licenses
- Current prescriptive authority and DEA registration
- National board certification through AANP or ANCC (Family Nurse Practitioner or specialty-focused)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or PALS often required
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Strong venous access capabilities
- Familiarity with infusion pumps and EHR software
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices, healthcare regulations, and compliance standards
- Ability to develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
- Proficient in using healthcare management software and EHR systems
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Flu Vaccines
Company overview
Polaris Pharmacy Services is a privately owned long-term and post-acute care pharmacy company founded in 2015, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As the fifth largest long-term care pharmacy in the United States, Polaris operates 21 pharmacies across 29 states, serving over 80,000 residents in long-term care, PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), and correctional facilities. The company specializes in providing comprehensive pharmacy solutions including medication dispensing, clinical support, formulary management, prior authorization services, and innovative technology platforms like PolarisConnect and PolarisDirect. With a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees, Polaris emphasizes personalized service, regulatory compliance, and cost containment strategies while maintaining a local, independently owned structure that allows for swift decision-making. Their mission focuses on delivering exceptional pharmacy services, clinical expertise, and technological innovation to enhance patient care and facility operations across diverse healthcare settings.