RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion - Evenings

BrightSpring Health Services • Tucson, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Amerita is a specialty infusion company providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside the hospital. Home infusion nurses provide one-to-one care to specialty infusion patients in their homes. This role serves patients in Tucson and includes regular travel to patients’ homes, Monday through Friday, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., with participation in an on-call rotation. Infused medications may include immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor, and other specialty medications.

The nurse assesses patients, establishes and implements plans of care, coordinates with pharmacy staff and other care partners, provides patient and caregiver education, and monitors progress toward therapy goals. The position requires compliance with nursing standards, company policies, and applicable laws and regulations. It is not a supervisory role. The stated salary range is $42.00–$46.00 per hour.

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.
• Meet company standards for driving record and driver age requirement.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, typing, and pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying 10–30 pounds.
• Ability to travel regularly to patient homes; travel is stated as 100%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Previous infusion and home health care experience preferred.
• Extensive IV therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients and establish and implement plans of care.
• Follow policies and procedures governing infusion nursing and pharmacy services, and comply with 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 the patient’s home or an AIS.
• Manage vascular access devices, including inserting 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 for visits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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 insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree