RN​/Registered Nurse - Infusion

Overview

Our home infusion nurses care for 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. We support our caregivers with fair compensation, high‑quality benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Central Houston

• 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

• Assess all patients assigned and establish and implement the Plan of Care
• Adhere to policies and procedures addressing the scope of services outlined in infusion nursing services, pharmacy services, and state laws and regulations
• Follow INS, IgNS standards of practice, CDC guidelines, scope and standards of practice, and code of ethics as defined by the American Nurses Association
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering provider, and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients’ therapies
• Complete patient care documentation in place of service including patients’ home or AIS
• Manage vascular access devices, including insertion of peripheral infusion devices and ability to draw labs via peripheral venipuncture
• Educate patients and caregivers
• Evaluate progress toward goals and make recommendations to physicians for changes in the Plan of Care based on patients’ needs
• Coordinate 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 incidental expenses
• Complete annual competencies and mandatory training within assigned due dates

• 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 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 patients’ homes for visits is required

Physical requirements:

the role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, and typing. The ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10–30 lbs is necessary.