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. Home infusion nurses care for specialty infusion patients 1:1 in the patient’s home, delivering medications such as immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti‑inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor and other specialty medications.

Responsibilities

• Assesses all patients assigned and establishes and implements the Plan of Care.
• Adheres to policies and procedures addressing the scope of services outlined in both infusion nursing services, pharmacy services and state laws and regulations.
• Adheres to INS and IgNS standards of practice, CDC guidelines, scope and standards of practice, and the code of ethics as defined by the American Nurses Association.
• Collaborates with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering provider and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients’ therapies.
• Completes patient care documentation in place of service including patients’ home or AIS.
• Manages vascular access devices, including insertion of peripheral infusion devices and drawing labs via peripheral venipuncture.
• Educates patients and caregivers.
• Evaluates progress toward goals and makes recommendations to physicians for changes in the Plan of Care based on patients’ needs.
• Coordinates nursing care with home health and other community agencies as indicated.
• Participates in on‑call rotation as scheduled per branch protocol.
• Completes expense reports monthly, tracking mileage and other miscellaneous incidental expenses.
• Completes annual competencies and mandatory training within assigned due dates.
• Supervisory Responsibility: No.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Travel: 100% – regular driving to patients’ homes for visits is required.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping and typing on a keyboard with fingers.
• Ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10‑30 lb.

Benefits

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

Pay

USD $40.00 – $45.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday – Friday per diem schedule with on‑call as needed.

Location

El Paso, TX.