RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion
About The Position
Amerita is a specialty infusion company providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside the hospital. Home infusion nurses care for specialty infusion patients one-to-one in their homes, delivering clinical care and service in an ethical, supportive, and customer-focused environment. Medications administered may include immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor, and other specialty medications. This position is based in Manhattan and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with participation in an on-call rotation. Regular driving to patients’ homes is required, with travel listed as 100%. The role has no supervisory responsibility.
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 standards for driving record and driver age requirement.
- Ability to perform the role’s physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, and keyboard typing; ability to push, pull, lift, and carry 10–30 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Previous infusion and home health care experience preferred.
- Extensive experience in IV therapy preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess assigned patients and establish and implement their plans of care.
- Follow policies and procedures governing infusion nursing and pharmacy services, as well as applicable state laws and regulations.
- Adhere to INS and IgNS standards of practice, CDC guidelines, nursing scope 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.
- 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 as scheduled under branch protocol.
- Submit monthly expense reports tracking mileage and other incidental expenses.
- Complete annual competencies and mandatory training by assigned due dates.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus HSA and FSA savings accounts.
- Supplemental 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 coverage.
- Employee discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Fair and competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
