RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

About the Role

Seeking a nursing role that transforms lives beyond hospital walls? Our home infusion nurses provide one-on-one care for specialty infusion patients in their homes. Amerita is a specialty infusion company focused on delivering complex pharmaceutical products and outstanding clinical service to patients outside of the hospital setting. We foster a supportive culture for our staff of caregivers and their families, offering fair and competitive compensation, high-quality affordable benefits, and fulfilling work in a fun, friendly environment.

Medications you will infuse include:

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

Responsibilities

• Assess all assigned patients and establish and implement the Plan of Care.
• Adhere to policies and procedures addressing the scope of services outlined in 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 at the point of service, including patients’ homes 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.

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 role requires 100% travel for regular visits to patients' homes. Physical requirements include constantly sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, and typing on a keyboard with fingers. The ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs is necessary.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Discounts

Pay

Salary Range: USD $55.00 - $60.00 / Hour

Schedule

Part-time, Monday-Friday with a minimum of 1 weekend coverage per month. On-call rotation required.

Location

Western Queens