RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

Res-Care • Austin, TX

245d

About The Position

Ready for a change from bedside Nursing? Our home infusion nurses care for our specialty infusion patients 1:1 in the patient's home. Amerita is a Specialty Infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and outstanding clinical service to patients outside of the hospital setting; with exceptional employees that are dedicated to providing the best quality care and service in an ethical, sound, supportive, and customer-focused environment. We have developed a culture which supports our staff of caregivers and their families by providing fair and competitive compensation, high quality affordable benefits, and fulfilling work in a fun, friendly environment. Medications you will infuse include: Immunoglobulin Therapy, IV Antibiotics, Enteral and Total Parenteral Nutrition, Anti-inflammatory Biologics, Inotropes, Clotting Factor and other specialty medications.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Valid nursing license in state(s) of practice.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous infusion and home health care experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in IV therapy preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Flexible schedule with the 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 as well as driver age requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous infusion and home health care experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in IV therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to policies and procedures addressing the scope of services outlined in both Infusion nursing services, pharmacy services, and state laws and regulations.
• Adheres to INS and IgNS standards of practice, CDC guidelines, scope and standards of practice, and code of ethics as defined by American Nurses Association.
• Collaborates with pharmacy staff, physician, and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients' therapies.
• Assesses all patients assigned and establishes and implements the Plan of Care.
• Manages vascular access devices, to include insertion of peripheral infusion devices or peripherally inserted catheters (only if certified).
• Educates patients and caregivers.
• Evaluates progress toward goals and makes recommendations to physicians for changes in the Plan of Care based on patients' needs.
• Coordinates nursing care with home health and other community agencies as indicated.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits plus, HSA & FSA Savings Accounts.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Supplemental Coverage - Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• Employee Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees