RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion

Amerita, Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Amerita in Chattanooga is seeking a part-time home infusion nurse to provide one-on-one care in patients' homes. You will assess patients, implement plans of care, and coordinate with pharmacy and providers to support infusion therapies.

The role requires at least one year of RN experience, a valid state license, CPR, and the ability to travel to patient homes. Expect a 20-hour week with potential on-call and weekend coverage; benefits include 401(k) and insurance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license valid in state(s) of practice.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse; infusion/home health preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and establishes/implements the Plan of Care.
• Adheres to infusion nursing policies and state regulations.
• Collaborates with pharmacy staff, providers and patients to monitor therapies.
• Completes patient care documentation in home setting.
• Manages vascular access devices and labs as needed.
• Educates patients and caregivers.
• Evaluates progress and suggests changes to the Plan of Care.
• Coordinates nursing care with home health and other agencies.
• Participates in on-call rotation per branch protocol.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Infusion nursing experience

Home health care experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Job description

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. Amerita is part of the BrightSprings Health family of brands.

Our Company

Amerita

Medications you will infuse include:

• Immunoglobulin Therapy
• IV Antibiotics
• Enteral and Total Parenteral Nutrition
• Anti-inflammatory Biologics
• Inotropes
• Clotting Factor and other specialty medications

Location

Chattanooga

Hours

20 hours per week with possible on call and weekend coverage.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts

Responsibilities

• Assesses all patients assigned and establishes and implements the Plan of Care
• Adheres to policies and procedures addressing the scope of services outlined in both Infusion nursing services, pharmacy services and state laws and regulations
• Adheres to INS and IgNS standards of practice, CDC guidelines, scope and standards of practice, and code of ethics as defined by American Nurses Association
• Collaborates with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering provider and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients' therapies
• Completes patient care documentation in place of service including patients' home or AIS
• Manages vascular access devices, to include insertion of peripheral infusion devices and ability to draw labs via peripheral venipuncture
• Educates patients and caregivers
• Evaluates progress toward goals and makes recommendations to physicians for changes in the Plan of Care based on patients' needs
• Coordinates 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 practice
• Minimum 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

**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**

About Our Line Of Business

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information, please visit www.ameritaiv.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

Salary Range

USD $42.00 - $47.00 / Year