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Job description
RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion
Job Locations
US-NY-ASTORIA
ID
Line of Business
Amerita
Position Type
Full-Time
Pay Min
USD $55.00/Hr.
Pay Max
USD $60.00/Hr.
Our Company
Amerita
Overview
Seeking 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 Therapy
IV Antibiotics
Enteral and Total Parenteral Nutrition
Anti-inflammatory Biologics
Inotropes
Clotting Factor and other specialty medications
Location:
Western Queens
Astoria, Long Island, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights,
East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Corona areas available.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday with an on-call rotation
8 or 10 hour shifts available
Peds experience preferred.
High-quality, affordable benefits for all Full-time and Part-time Employees:
* Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits plus, HSA & FSA Savings Accounts
* Supplemental Coverage - Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
* 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
* Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
* Employee Discounts
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Paid Time Off & Holidays
Amerita is part of the BrightSprings Health family of brands.
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 Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.
Salary Range
USD $55.00 - $60.00 / Hour
Who can apply
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