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. This Registered Nurse role serves patients in Manhattan and administers specialty therapies, including immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor, and other specialty medications. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with an on-call rotation. The position requires regular driving to patients’ homes for visits and participation in the scheduled on-call rotation. 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.
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.
- 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 by 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 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
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- HSA and FSA savings accounts.
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
