Staff Nurse - RN - Infusion Therapy jobs in Paramus, NJ

Amerita

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

* 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

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

* 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