RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

Home Infusion NurseSeeking 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 TherapyIV AntibioticsEnteral and Total Parenteral NutritionAnti-inflammatory BiologicsInotropesClotting Factor and other specialty medicationsBenefits:• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match• Employee DiscountsLocation: Western QueensAstoria, Long Island, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Corona areas available.Schedule: Monday - Friday and weekends availablePeds experience preferred.Amerita is part of the BrightSprings Health family of brands.ResponsibilitiesAssesses all patients assigned and establishes and implements the Plan of CareAdheres to policies and procedures addressing the scope of services outlined in both Infusion nursing services, pharmacy services and state laws and regulationsAdheres to INS and IgNS standards of practice, CDC guidelines, scope and standards of practice, and code of ethics as defined by American Nurses AssociationCollaborates with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering provider and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients' therapiesCompletes patient care documentation in place of service including patients' home or AISManages vascular access devices, to include insertion of peripheral infusion devices and ability to draw labs via peripheral venipunctureEducates patients and caregiversEvaluates progress toward goals and makes recommendations to physicians for changes in the Plan of Care based on patients' needsCoordinates nursing care with home health and other community agencies as indicatedParticipate in on-call rotation as scheduled per branch protocolComplete expense reports monthly tracking mileage and other miscellaneous incidental expensesComplete annual competencies and mandatory training within assigned due datesSupervisory Responsibility: NoQualificationsGraduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferredValid nursing license in state(s) of practiceMinimum of one (1) year of experience as a Registered NursePrevious infusion and home health care experience preferredExtensive experience in IV therapy preferredCurrent CPR certificationFlexible schedule with the availability to work a variety of shift modelsAbility to work effectively within a multidisciplinary teamEffective verbal and written communication skillsValid driver's license and auto insuranceMust meet company standards for driving record as well as driver age requirementPercentage of Travel: 100%-Regular driving to patient's homes for visits is required as part of this position**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 RangeUSD $55.00 - $60.00 / Hour