RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

Amerita • Riverhead, NY

23h

About The Position

Amerita is a specialty infusion company providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside the hospital. Home infusion nurses care for specialty infusion patients one-to-one in their homes. The role involves administering therapies such as immunoglobulin, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor, and other specialty medications.

The position is based in Eastern Suffolk County and follows a Monday–Friday schedule with an on-call rotation. Eight- or ten-hour shifts are available. Regular driving to patient homes is required, and travel is listed as 100%. Amerita is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services and describes its work environment as ethical, supportive, customer-focused, and friendly.

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.
• Ability to travel regularly by car to patients' homes; travel is listed as 100%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Previous infusion and home health care experience.
• Extensive experience in IV therapy.

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.
• 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 the patient's home or AIS.
• Manage vascular access devices, including insertion of peripheral infusion devices and drawing laboratory samples through peripheral venipuncture.
• Educate patients and caregivers.
• Evaluate progress toward goals and recommend changes to physicians based on patient needs.
• Coordinate nursing care with home health and other community agencies as indicated.
• Participate in the scheduled 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
• Career Level: Mid Level