RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

Amerita • Athens, GA

1d • $45 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Amerita is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide specialty home infusion care to patients in their homes, generally on a one-to-one basis. The role serves patients across Clarke, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Madison, Jackson, and Barrow counties. Infused medications may include immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor, and other specialty medications.

The schedule is 20 hours per week, with one on-call rotation per month. The position requires regular travel to patients’ homes, with travel listed as 100%. The nurse works with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering providers, patients, and community care agencies to provide and coordinate care. Amerita describes its workplace as ethical, supportive, customer-focused, and friendly.

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.
• Availability for 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.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry 10–30 pounds; the role also requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, and typing.

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 governing infusion nursing and pharmacy services, as well as applicable state laws and regulations.
• Follow 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 inserting peripheral infusion devices and drawing labs via 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

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• The company describes its benefits as high-quality and affordable for full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level