RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

BrightSpring Health Services • Knoxville, TN

13d • 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 across North Knox, Jefferson, Grainger, Union, and Sevier Counties. The role is 20 hours per week and includes on-call and weekend coverage, with regular travel to patients’ homes. Treatments include immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor, and other specialty medications.

Amerita is a specialty infusion company and an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. It provides complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside the hospital setting. The company describes its work environment as supportive, customer-focused, and committed to quality care.

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 to work a variety of shift models and a flexible schedule.
• 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.
• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry 10–30 pounds.

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 services, pharmacy services, and 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 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 patient goals and recommend 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 coverage.
• Employee discounts.
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• High-quality, affordable benefits.

What This Job Offers

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