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Regional Nurse Practitioner Specialty Infusion Provider

colorado springs, CO

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Regional Nurse Practitioner Specialty Infusion Provider

Mar 02, 2026

The Regional Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the oversight and delivery of safe IV therapy for patients on specialty medications that treat neurological, rheumatologic, gastroenterological, and immunological disorders. This role will be highly involved in creating and implementing best clinical practices for our clinical team, patients, and referral sources. The Regional Nurse Practitioner will oversee clinics across multiple locations.

This is a full‑time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shift may change in accordance with business needs. Exempt employees must have the ability to be on‑call and available, as business needs require.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in the form of evaluating and documenting patient clinical assessments and IV therapy as aligned with company, federal and state policies

Prescribes necessary medications and vaccinations to mitigate acute infusion reactions and/or medication side effects, under the supervision of the infusion center Medical Director

Works closely with the leadership in their region and company leadership to meet key performance metrics for the market

Collaborates with business leaders to implement new markets and programs

Reviews daily, weekly and monthly management reports to monitor and manage care delivery

Collaborates with vendors and community organizations for improved service delivery

Oversees all patient scheduling activities in conjunction with the Patient Care Coordinators/Administrative Assistants/Scheduling Support Specialists and identifies, develops, and implements new scheduling workflows and/or protocols as needed

Oversees all clinic‑based staffing schedules

Maintains routine reporting via EMR to evaluate current clinic statuses

Assists with Accreditation Policy education and implementation

Maintains supply and drug inventory of "Buy & Bill" and Specialty Pharmacy (SP) inventory to effectively support daily operations

Oversees and manages drug inventory storage per manufacturer requirements, including management of storage controls and any out‑of‑range remediation coverage

Oversees and audits order entry into the patients EMR

Oversees and evaluates infusion nursing services and the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure coordination and follow‑through in care delivery

Serves as a clinical resource for clinical staff and referral sources

Assists in the selection, orientation, and ongoing training of clinical staff inclusive of other Nurse Practitioners, infusion RNs, LPNs, and clinical admins

Manages employees through establishing performance goals, allocating resources, and maintaining an appropriate staffing ratio for the AIC

Participates in Quality Assurance activities as directed by the Director of Clinical Services

Ensures that departmental staff complete orientation, maintain clinical competence, and participate in continuing education, as required and as needed to provide safe and professional services to our patients

Ensures that all patient related documentation and clinical reports are accurately completed, submitted and/or filed in a timely manner, according to internal and external regulatory requirements and in support of the billing process

Assists the Director of Clinical Services in ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery by monitoring onsite clinical operations and initiating changes where required

Participates in planning, decision making and implementation of office activities that affect the clinical nursing team

Other job duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Administrative Assistant

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Competencies

Clinical Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to lead and support nurse practitioners and clinical staff across multiple locations, ensuring high‑quality patient care and adherence to medical standards

Team Development: Provides mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities for nurse practitioners and clinical teams to enhance their skills and career growth

Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicates with interdisciplinary teams, administrators, and external stakeholders to align clinical operations with organizational goals

Regulatory Compliance: Maintains a thorough understanding of federal, state, and local health care regulations, ensuring all clinics operate within legal and ethical guidelines

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an Accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current certification in the state of employment

Unrestricted NP License in the state of employment

Current DEA and state‑level controlled substance license

National Provider Identifier (NPI) number

BLS or ability to obtain upon hire

ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration Certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Ability to apply for Nurse Practitioner license in other states as required upon hire

Ability to obtain RN and NP licensure in other states where Measure Health Innovations, Inc operates

Experience in management of patients on specialty medications and in management of nursing staff

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)

Ability to accomplish any and all duties with little to no assistance

Ability to travel between multiple clinics in assigned market up to 25% of the time

Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of Infusion therapy experience

Physical Requirements

This is a largely active role with the following physical abilities required:

Stand

Reach above shoulder

Walk

Climb

Sit

Crawl

Reach Outward

Squat/Kneel/Bend

Lift/Carry

Push/Pull

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Benefits & Salary

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone – regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income – deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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Worksite address

colorado springs, CO, 80509, US

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