Registered Nurse (RN) - Paragon Infusion Centers

Elevance Health; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Elevance Health seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) in Sarasota, FL to administer therapies, perform assessments, and document patient care in a face‑to‑face, in‑person setting. This role is full‑time with a PRN schedule and requires tight adherence to facility protocols and HIPAA regulations.

You will complete admissions, monitor therapy responses, educate patients and families, and coordinate with the Center Director and NP as needed, supporting high‑quality care in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN/ADN and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Requires a current unrestricted RN license in applicable state.
• Multistate licensure required for service in multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Administers ordered therapies according to prescriber order and facility policy.
• Completes admission process as directed by Center Director.
• Performs physical assessments as warranted for patients.
• Documents data in the patient’s medical record.
• Reports significant changes to the Center Director and handles follow-up.
• Evaluates patient response to therapy and records findings.
• Educates patients/family on therapy plan and safety.
• Ensures medication orders are complete and accurate prior to treatment.
• Adheres to HIPAA and all applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

IV therapy experience

PICC/Port access

Medication mixing

Titration knowledge

Medical insurance terminology

Time management

Education

ASN/ADN

RN license (state)

Multistate licensure

TB test & Hepatitis B vaccine

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: FL-SARASOTA, 2824 UNIVERSITY PKWY

Clinic Hours: M – F; 8am – 4pm

Schedule: PRN

This role requires associates to work from the posted location full‑time, enabling consistent face‑to‑face collaboration, teamwork, and direct engagement. This policy promotes an environment built on in‑person interaction, communication, and immediate support.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Paragon Healthcare brings over 20 years in providing life‑saving and life‑giving infusible and injectable drug therapies through our specialty pharmacies, our infusion centers, and the home setting.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the administration of all ordered therapies.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Performs duties within the Nurse’s scope of practice, the facility’s policies/procedures, INS Standards of practice, and approved facility protocols.
• Administers ordered therapies according to prescriber order, facility protocols, INS standards and company policy and procedures.
• Completes admission process as directed by Center Director.
• Performs physical assessment on each patient as warranted and for new consults as warranted by the patient diagnosis.
• Refer to the NP on duty for complete physical assessment as needed.
• Documents all pertinent data in the patient’s medical record.
• Reports all significant changes or observations to the Center Director and is responsible for the follow up on any problem which is identified.
• Evaluates the patient’s response to therapy and documents this finding in the medical record.
• Educates patients and/or family members regarding therapy plan.
• Ensures that all medication orders are complete, appropriate, accurate and up to date prior to treatment.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable state, local and Federal laws and / or regulations including maintaining patient confidentiality through abiding by HIPAA laws/regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an ASN or ADN and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Requires a current unrestricted RN license in applicable state required.
• Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.
• For Paragon and Carelon Health business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position and Hepatitis B vaccine or signed waiver.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, And Experiences

• BSN preferred.
• Experience with IVs preferred.
• Port, PICC, and Peripheral Line experienced preferred.
• Medication mixing experience preferred.
• Titration experience preferred.
• Medical insurance terminology knowledge preferred.
• Exceptional time management skills preferred.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

Total Rewards

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.