RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

BrightSpring Health Services • Marana, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Amerita is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide specialty infusion care to patients in their homes. Nurses provide one-to-one care and administer complex pharmaceutical therapies outside the hospital, including immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor, and other specialty medications. The role is based in Tucson and requires regular driving to patient homes. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with participation in an on-call rotation.

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, with a focus on excellent, ethical, supportive, and customer-focused 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.
• 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 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.
• Follow 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 the patient’s home or an 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 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 coverage
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed