Nurse Practitioner (Ambulatory Infusion Clinic)

Tulea Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to serve as the clinical lead for an Ambulatory Infusion Center in the Baltimore Metro Area. In this role, you will coordinate and supervise the provision of infusion therapy to all patients, owning order clarification, patient evaluation, care planning, education, medication preparation, infusion administration, and monitoring the safety and effectiveness of therapy. You will collaborate with ordering providers, the AIC Medical Director, and clinical and operational staff to deliver high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care while achieving high levels of patient satisfaction.

Clinical Setting

The Ambulatory Infusion Center operates under a health system partner's brand and serves patients requiring infusion therapy, including biologic therapies. The clinic environment includes occasional exposure to hazardous waste materials, toxins, and hazardous pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical lead of the AIC, supervising day-to-day clinical operations and all care provided by Infusion RNs
• Perform focused patient assessments to support development of the infusion care plan in coordination with ordering providers and the AIC Medical Director
• Determine appropriate venipuncture and/or catheter sites, establish intravenous access, and prepare medications for infusion using aseptic technique
• Administer infusions via electronic pump, flow-restricted tubing, or gravity as indicated
• Observe patients' response to infusion therapy, document results in the electronic health record, and identify, assess, and provide medical intervention for infusion-related reactions
• Provide education to patients and caregivers about medications, side effects, diagnosis, goals of therapy, and the treatment plan
• Foster a culture of safety, reporting, and continuous quality improvement
• Manage daily operations of all non-clinical departments of the AIC in the absence of the General Manager, ensuring appropriate resolution or escalation of all matters
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with health system providers and stakeholders
• Ensure care is delivered in compliance with applicable laws, rules, requirements, accreditation standards, and internal policies and procedures, including appropriate documentation of complaints, grievances, errors, adverse events, and other unanticipated outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of Maryland
• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited nursing program
• Current, unrestricted Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) certification with the Maryland Board of Nursing (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• Minimum of two years of CRNP experience
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Ability to work on-site at the assigned client location during normal operating days and hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering infusions of biologic therapies and managing infusion-related reactions
• Board certification in a relevant area

Schedule

Monday through Friday, standard business hours. No weekends or on-call responsibilities. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $110,000 to $130,000 plus annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to frequently push, pull, or lift objects up to 20 pounds (seldom up to 50 pounds); constantly stand, walk, and sit; frequently perform difficult manipulative skills such as venipuncture and aseptic medication preparation; frequently type and perform tasks requiring hand-eye coordination; frequently see objects closely for reading and patient assessment; and constantly hear normal sound with some background noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.