RN/ Registered Nurse - Infusion

Amerita, Inc; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer/

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Amerita, Inc. is hiring a Home Infusion Nurse in Newport, RI to provide 1:1 care in patients' homes. The role involves traveling to patient locations, weekend coverage, and occasional on-call shifts.

The nurse will follow infusion nursing standards, collaborate with pharmacy and providers, and maintain thorough documentation. Requirements include BSN preferred, a valid RN license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of RN experience, with infusion/home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current valid nursing license in state(s) of practice.
• CPR certification is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assesses all patients assigned and establishes and implements the Plan of Care.
• Adheres to infusion nursing and related policies, procedures, and state regulations.
• Complies with INS and IgNS standards, CDC guidelines, and ANA code of ethics.
• Collaborates with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering provider, and patient to monitor therapy goals.
• Completes patient care documentation including home or AIS records.
• Manages vascular access devices and can draw labs via venipuncture.
• Educates patients and caregivers on therapies and care.
• Evaluates progress and makes physician recommendations for Plan of Care changes.
• Coordinates nursing care with home health and community agencies.
• Participates in on-call rotation per branch protocol.
• Completes expense reports and mileage tracking.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Valid nursing license in state(s) of practice

CPR certification

Minimum 1 year RN experience

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.

Our Company

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

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

Newport

Schedule

Weekend soverage and occasional on-call

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

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

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

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 $50.00 - $55.00 / Hour