RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

Amerita • Knoxville, TN

1d • $42 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Amerita is seeking a home infusion Registered Nurse to provide one-to-one specialty infusion care to patients in their homes. The nurse will administer complex therapies and deliver clinical services in accordance with applicable policies, standards, laws, and regulations. This position covers North Knoxville, including North Knox, Jefferson, Grainger, Union, and Sevier Counties, and is scheduled for 20 hours per week with on-call and weekend coverage. Regular driving to patients’ homes is required, with travel listed as 100%. The salary range is $42.00–$50.00 per hour.

Amerita is a specialty infusion company and an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its care is focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services outside the hospital setting. The position 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.
• Meet company standards for driving record and driver age requirement.
• Regular driving to patients’ homes is required.

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, applicable scopes 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 changes to physicians based on patients’ needs.
• Coordinate nursing care with home health and other community agencies as indicated.
• Participate in the scheduled 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.

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 posting describes high-quality, affordable benefits for full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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