RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

BrightSpring Health Services•Basking Ridge, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amerita, part of the BrightSpring Health family of brands, 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. Infused medications may include immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor, and other specialty medications. This role is based in Basking Ridge and involves regular driving to patients’ homes, with 100% travel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends available, and includes participation in an on-call rotation. The role offers $50.00–$55.00 per hour. Amerita describes its work environment as ethical, supportive, customer-focused, and friendly, and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

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 push, pull, lift, and carry 10–30 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, crouch, stoop, and type on a keyboard with fingers.

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 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, professional 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 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.