Our Company
Amerita
Overview
Ready for a change from bedside Nursing? 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
• 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
About our Line of Business
Amerita 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 about Amerita, please visit www.ameritaiv.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Springfield, Massachusetts
Temporary