Registered Nurse

Amerita • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • $42 - $45 • 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 assesses patients, establishes and implements plans of care, administers specialty therapies, and coordinates with patients, caregivers, providers, pharmacy staff, sales partners, home health providers, and other community agencies. The role includes regular driving to patient homes, participation in an on-call rotation, and completion of patient documentation, expense reports, competencies, and mandatory training. Medications may include immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor, and other specialty medications. The position is based in Winston-Salem and is scheduled Monday through Friday with an on-call rotation. The salary range is $42.00–$45.00 per hour.

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; 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 IV therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients and establish and implement the Plan 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, 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 the patient’s home or AIS.
• Manage vascular access devices, including insertion of 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 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

• 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
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

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