RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

Amerita is a Specialty Infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and outstanding clinical service to patients outside of the hospital setting. We have developed a culture that supports our staff of caregivers and their families by providing fair and competitive compensation, high-quality affordable benefits, and fulfilling work in a fun, friendly environment.

About the role

As a home infusion nurse, you will care for specialty infusion patients one-on-one in the patient's home. Medications you will infuse include:

• Immunoglobulin Therapy
• IV Antibiotics
• Enteral and Total Parenteral Nutrition
• Anti-inflammatory Biologics
• Inotropes
• Clotting Factor and other specialty medications

This per diem position covers the Mohave Valley territory and includes an on-call rotation with availability Monday through Friday and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assess all patients assigned and establish and implement the Plan of Care
• Adhere to policies and procedures addressing the scope of services outlined in both Infusion nursing services, pharmacy services, and state laws and regulations
• Follow INS and IgNS standards of practice, CDC guidelines, scope and standards of practice, and code of ethics as defined by the American Nurses Association
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering provider, and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients’ therapies
• Complete patient care documentation in place of service including patients’ home or AIS
• Manage vascular access devices, including insertion of peripheral infusion devices and ability to draw labs via peripheral venipuncture
• Educate patients and caregivers
• Evaluate progress toward goals and make recommendations to physicians for changes in the Plan of Care based on patients’ needs
• Coordinate nursing care with home health and other community agencies as indicated
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled per branch protocol
• Complete expense reports monthly tracking mileage and other miscellaneous incidental expenses
• Complete annual competencies and mandatory training within assigned due dates

This role requires regular driving to patient’s homes for visits and involves constantly sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, and typing on a keyboard. The physical requirements include the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Valid nursing license in state(s) of practice
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Previous infusion and home health care experience preferred
• Extensive experience in IV therapy preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Flexible schedule with the availability to work a variety of shift models
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Must meet company standards for driving record as well as driver age requirement

This position requires 100% travel for regular driving to patient’s homes.

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees receive high-quality, affordable benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits plus HSA & FSA Savings Accounts
• Supplemental Coverage – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Pay

Salary Range: USD $44.00 - $48.00 / Hour