RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

BrightSpring Health Services • Sussex, NJ

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About The Position

Amerita, a specialty infusion company and affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides 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 in Sussex, Hamburg, Franklin, Vernon, Montague, New Jersey, surrounding areas, and Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania. The nurse administers specialty medications including immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, and clotting factor. The position requires regular travel to patients’ homes and a valid nursing license in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends available, for 20 hours per week. The role includes an on-call rotation. The salary range is $51.00 to $55.00 per hour. Amerita describes its workplace as supportive and customer-focused, with competitive compensation, affordable benefits, and fulfilling work.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid nursing license in the state or states of practice; the posting specifies a New Jersey and Pennsylvania nursing license.
• 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 travel regularly to patients’ homes; travel is listed as 100%.
• Ability to constantly sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, crouch, stoop, and type on a keyboard.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry 10–30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Previous infusion and home health care experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in IV therapy 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, 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 laboratory samples 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 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.
• Employee discounts.
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• High-quality, affordable benefits.

What This Job Offers

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