RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

Overview 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 Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Employee Discounts Location Nashville Schedule Part-time 20 hours per week. Rotating weekend coverage Responsibilities Assess all patients assigned and establish and implement the Plan of Care Adhere to policies and procedures addressing the scope of services outlined in both Infusion nursing services, pharmacy services and state laws and regulations Adhere to INS and IgNS standards of practice, CDC guidelines, scope and standards of practice, and code of ethics as defined by American Nurses Association Collaborate with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering provider and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients’ therapies Complete patient care documentation in place of service including patients’ home or AIS Manage vascular access devices, including insertion of peripheral infusion devices and ability to draw labs via peripheral venipuncture Educate patients and caregivers Evaluate progress toward goals and make recommendations to physicians for changes in the Plan of Care based on patients’ needsCoordinate 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 Supervisory Responsibility: No Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Valid nursing license in state(s) of practiceMinimum 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 Percentage of Travel: 100%-Regular driving to patient’s homes for visits is required as part of this position Physical Requirements To perform this role will require constantly sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping and typing on a keyboard with fingers. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs. Salary Range USD $46.00 - $50.00 / Hour #J-18808-Ljbffr