What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion position at Amerita?
Our Company:
Amerita is a Specialty Infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and outstanding clinical service to patients outside of the hospital setting; with exceptional employees that are dedicated to providing the best quality care and service in an ethical, sound, supportive, and customer-focused environment. We have developed a culture which 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.
Medications you will infuse include:
Amerita
Overview:
Ready for a change from bedside Nursing? Our home infusion nurses care for our specialty infusion patients 1:1 in the patient's home.
Amerita is a Specialty Infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and outstanding clinical service to patients outside of the hospital setting; with exceptional employees that are dedicated to providing the best quality care and service in an ethical, sound, supportive, and customer-focused environment. We have developed a culture which 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.
Medications you will infuse include:
Immunoglobulin Therapy- IV Antibiotics
- Enteral and Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Anti-inflammatory Biologics
- Inotropes
- Clotting Factor and other specialty medications
- 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
The Infusion Nurse provides professional nursing care for the safety and well-being of Amerita’s patients.
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 American Nurses Association
- Collaborates with pharmacy staff, physician, and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients’ therapies
- Assesses all patients assigned and establishes and implements the Plan of Care
- Manages vascular access devices, to include insertion of peripheral infusion devices or peripherally inserted catheters (only if certified)
- 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
- 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
