RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion
About The Position
Seeking a Nursing Role That Transforms Lives Beyond the Hospital Walls? 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. Coverage area: Gwinnett County plus at least three of the following counties: Barrow, DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Hall, Jackson, Rockdale, Walton. Schedule: Monday - Friday with an on-call rotation.
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
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- Previous infusion and home health care experience preferred
- Extensive experience in IV therapy preferred
Responsibilities
- Assesses all patients assigned and establishes and implements the Plan of Care
- 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, sales partners, ordering provider and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients’ therapies
- Completes patient care documentation in place of service including patients’ home or AIS
- Manages vascular access devices, to include insertion of peripheral infusion devices and ability to draw labs via peripheral venipuncture
- 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
- Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled per branch protocol
- Complete expense reports monthly tracking mileage and other miscellaneous incidental expenses
- Complete annual competencies and mandatory training within assigned due dates
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
