RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

BrightSpring Health Services•Willcox, AZ

2d•$42 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Amerita is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide one-to-one specialty infusion care to patients in their homes. Amerita is a specialty infusion company that provides complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services outside the hospital setting, with a focus on high-quality, ethical, supportive, and customer-focused care. The nurse will serve patients in Safford, Wilcox, Cochise County, and areas extending to Douglas and Naco. Regular driving to patients’ homes is required, and the position participates in an on-call rotation. Infused medications may include immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor, and other specialty medications. The nurse assesses patients, establishes and implements plans of care, monitors therapy goals, administers and supports infusion treatment, manages vascular access devices, and educates patients and caregivers. The role collaborates with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering providers, and community care agencies. It also includes timely patient-care documentation, expense reporting, annual competencies, and mandatory training. This position has no supervisory responsibility. Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, combines the resources of a large organization with the flexibility and responsiveness of a local provider. The listed pay range is $42.00–$46.00 per hour. Benefits for full-time and part-time employees include a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, and employee discounts.

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.
Must meet company standards for driving record and driver age requirement.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, keyboard typing, and pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying 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 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 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.
Drive regularly to patients’ homes for visits.