Metro Infectious Disease Consultants·Elmhurst, Illinois
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for placing and maintaining IV and PICC lines, administering IV therapy, and drawing laboratory specimens. They must also document patient care in the EMR and address patient concerns regarding treatments and side effects.
Metro Infusion Center (affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants) is seeking an Infusion Nurse Practitioner to work on a part-time basis in the clinic located in Elmhurst, IL. Ideal candidate will have excellent IV skills (PICC certified preferred, but not required). This position offers the high-tech infusion nurse the ability to utilize skills in an office setting and competitive pay.
Schedule: 2 days (16 hours)/week (flexible days)
1) Place and maintain peripheral IV catheters for infusion therapy needs with ongoing assessment of IV site. 2) Access and maintain PICC line catheters and manage/change PICC line dressings per protocol. 3) Assess for patency of IV access device and troubleshoot issues. 4) Address abnormal laboratory results, passing information on to physicians and/or patients as needed. 5) Prepare medication for IV administration as ordered. 6) Administer IV therapy via electronic pump with troubleshooting of pump alarms and/or administration via gravity/dial-a-flow tubing. 7) Drawing laboratory specimens per orders by physician and prepping specimen(s) for processing. 8) Document infusion charting and patient message(s) in EMR system. 9) Addressing patient’s questions or concerns related to adverse effects/side effects, diagnosis, treatment etc. within scope of Mid-level provider. 10) Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs establishing priorities. 11) Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment. 12) Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with facility. 13) Agree to cover any clinic as needed per direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations of Michigan. 14) 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. 15) Other duties and tasks as assigned. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Valid APRN At least (2) two years NP office practice experience, preferably in an infusion-related practice 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. 401(k) Profit Sharing Paid time off $65/hour (guaranteed 8 hours of pay/shift)
Candidates must be a valid APRN with a degree from an accredited nursing school and at least two years of NP office practice experience. Infusion experience is required, and chemotherapy experience is preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, advanced-practice roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, specialty clinics, and care teams that need licensed clinicians with graduate-level training. These positions are competitive because employers often look for the right Illinois license, acute care certification for APRNs, and ICU experience, while benefits such as 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and lifecycle benefits can influence the decision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before you apply.