RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

About the Role

Amerita is a Specialty Infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and outstanding clinical service to patients outside of the hospital setting. 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

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 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 ability to draw 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

This role requires constantly sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, and typing on a keyboard with fingers. 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

Regular driving to patient’s homes for visits is required as part of this position (100% travel).

Benefits

High-quality, affordable benefits for all full-time and part-time employees:

• 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

Schedule

4-10 hour days with an on-call rotation.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $50.00 - $55.00 / Hour