RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion - Evenings
About The Position
Amerita is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide specialty infusion care to patients in their homes. The nurse cares for assigned patients one-to-one, administering complex medications and providing clinical services outside the hospital setting. The position is based in Tucson and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., with participation in an on-call rotation. Regular driving to patients’ homes is required, and the role involves 100% travel for patient visits. The position includes assessing patients, establishing and implementing plans of care, managing vascular access, educating patients and caregivers, and coordinating with pharmacy staff, providers, and community agencies. Compensation is $42.00–$46.00 per hour. Amerita is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid nursing license in the state or states of practice.
- At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Current CPR certification.
- Flexible schedule and 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 driving-record standards and driver age requirements.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, keyboarding, and pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying 10–30 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Previous infusion and home health care experience.
- Extensive experience in IV therapy.
Responsibilities
- Assess assigned patients and establish and implement their plans of care.
- Follow policies and procedures for infusion nursing and pharmacy services, as well as applicable state laws and regulations.
- Adhere to INS and IgNS standards, CDC guidelines, applicable scopes and standards of practice, and the American Nurses Association code of ethics.
- Collaborate with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering providers, and patients to develop and monitor therapy goals.
- Complete patient-care documentation at the place of service, including patients’ homes or AIS locations.
- Manage vascular access devices, including insertion of peripheral infusion devices and drawing labs through peripheral venipuncture.
- Educate patients and caregivers.
- Evaluate progress toward goals and recommend plan-of-care changes to physicians based on patient needs.
- Coordinate nursing care with home health and other community agencies as indicated.
- Participate in the on-call rotation according to branch protocol.
- Submit monthly expense reports tracking mileage and other incidental expenses.
- Complete annual competencies and mandatory training by assigned due dates.
- Drive regularly to patients’ homes to provide visits.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- HSA and FSA savings accounts
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
