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 provide one-to-one care to specialty infusion patients in their homes. The role serves patients in the Irving–Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, or Dallas area and south, with regular driving to patients’ homes required. Medications may include immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor, and other specialty medications. The nurse works Monday through Friday and participates in an on-call rotation. The position involves assessing patients, establishing and implementing plans of care, administering and monitoring infusion therapies, educating patients and caregivers, and coordinating care with pharmacy staff, providers, home health, and community agencies. This 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.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and 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.
- Regular driving to patients’ homes is required; travel is listed as 100%.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, keyboard typing, and pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying 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 standards and scope 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 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 documenting mileage and other incidental expenses.
- Complete annual competencies and mandatory training by assigned due dates.
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
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
