RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

Amerita • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Amerita is a Specialty Infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and outstanding clinical service to patients outside of the hospital setting. The company prides itself on having exceptional employees dedicated to providing high-quality care and service in an ethical, sound, supportive, and customer-focused environment. Amerita fosters a culture that supports its caregivers and their families through fair compensation, affordable benefits, and fulfilling work. This nursing role involves caring for specialty infusion patients one-on-one in their homes, transforming lives beyond traditional hospital settings. Medications infused 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
• Valid nursing license in state(s) of practice
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse
• 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
• Constantly sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping and typing on a keyboard with fingers
• Ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs

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
• Employee Discounts
• Fair and competitive compensation
• High quality affordable benefits
• Fulfilling work in a fun, friendly environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees