Nursing Chattanooga, TN

Overview

Our company, Amerita, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and outstanding clinical service to patients outside of the hospital setting. Home infusion nurses care for specialty infusion patients 1:1 in the patient’s home across Hamilton County and potentially Marion, Catoosa, Walker, and Dade Counties. The role requires 20 hours per week, with possible on‑call and weekend coverage.

Immunoglobulin therapy; IV antibiotics; enteral and total parenteral nutrition; anti‑inflammatory biologics; inotropes; clotting factors and other specialty medications.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Employee discounts.
• Competitive compensation.
• High‑quality, affordable benefits for all full‑time and part‑time employees.

• 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.
• Adhere to INS and IGNS standards of practice, CDC guidelines, scope and standards of practice, and the code of ethics as defined by the American Nurses Association.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering providers, and patients to develop and monitor goals of patient 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 the 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 patient 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 and driver age requirement.
• Percentage of travel: 100% – regular driving to patient homes required.

Constantly sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, and typing on a keyboard. Must be able to push/pull and lift/carry 10‑30 lbs.