INFUSION REGISTERED NURSE
US-TX-AUSTIN
BrightSpring Health Services
Req #: 138622
Type: PRN
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Overview: 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. Ready for a change from bedside Nursing? Our home infusion nurses care for our specialty infusion patients 1:1 in the patient's home. We pay drive time at your nursing rate and reimburse all mileage. Medications you will infuse include: * Immunoglobulin Therapy * IV Antibiotics * Enteral and Total Parenteral Nutrition * Anti-inflammatory Biologics * Inotropes * Clotting Factor and other specialty medications * 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match * Employee Discounts Responsibilities: The Infusion Nurse provides professional nursing care for the safety and well-being of Amerita's patients. * 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, physician, and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients' therapies * Assesses all patients assigned and establishes and implements the Plan of Care * Manages vascular access devices, to include insertion of peripheral infusion devices or peripherally inserted catheters (only if certified) * 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 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