RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

Amerita•Wantage, NJ

5d•$51 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Amerita is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide one-to-one specialty infusion care to patients in their homes. The role delivers complex pharmaceutical therapies outside the hospital, including immunoglobulin therapy, IV antibiotics, enteral and total parenteral nutrition, anti-inflammatory biologics, inotropes, clotting factor, and other specialty medications. The position serves patients in Sussex, Hamburg, Franklin, Vernon, Montague, New Jersey, surrounding areas, and Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania. A valid nursing license in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania is required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends available, for 20 hours per week. Regular driving to patients’ homes is required, and the position participates in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid nursing license in the state or states of practice; the posting specifically requires New Jersey and Pennsylvania nursing licenses.
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.
Regular driving to patients’ homes is required; travel is listed as 100%.
Ability to constantly sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, crouch, stoop, and type on a keyboard.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry 10–30 pounds.

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.
Follow INS and IgNS standards of practice, CDC guidelines, applicable 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 labs through 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 as scheduled under branch protocol.
Submit monthly expense reports tracking mileage and other incidental expenses.
Complete annual competencies and mandatory training by assigned due dates.