Registered Nurse - Infusion
TUCSON, Arizona
You'll care for specialty infusion patients one-on-one in their homes.
Posted Oct 13 · Applications close Oct 13, 2027
- Shift and hours
- Weekday day shifts, 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday (9am to 5pm)
- Unit and setting
- Infusion care for our specialty infusion patients 1:1 in the patient's homespecialty infusion patients, 1:1 in their homes
- License
- RN license Valid nursing license in state(s) of practicevalid nursing license in the state where you practice
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- valid nursing license in the state where you practice Valid nursing license in state(s) of practice
- Certification
- current CPR certification Current CPR certification
- Education
- graduate of an accredited nursing school Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- Experience
- one year of experience as a registered nurse Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse
- Also asks
- flexible schedule, available for a variety of shift models Flexible schedule with the availability to work a variety of shift models
- Also asks
- works effectively within a multidisciplinary team Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Also asks
- effective verbal and written communication Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Also asks
- clean driving record to company standards and meets the driver age requirement Must meet company standards for driving record as well as driver age requirement
Preferred
- Education
- BSN
- Experience
- infusion and home health care experience Previous infusion and home health care experience preferred
- Experience
- extensive IV therapy experience Extensive experience in IV therapy preferred
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Arizona staff rolesArizona staff postings that state pay run $32/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $48/hr, across 724 postings.
Benefits
- Benefitsmedical, dental and vision, plus HSA and FSA accountsMedical, Dental & Vision Benefits plus, HSA & FSA Savings Accounts
- Benefitssupplemental accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insuranceSupplemental Coverage - Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Benefits401(k) with employer match401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Benefitscompany-paid life and AD&D insurance, plus short-term and long-term disabilityCompany paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Benefitsemployee discountsEmployee Discounts
- Benefitstuition reimbursementTuition Reimbursement
More benefits (8)
- Benefitspaid time off and holidaysPaid Time Off & Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 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
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- starts peripheral IVs and draws labs by venipuncture Manages vascular access devices, to include insertion of peripheral infusion devices and ability to draw labs via peripheral venipuncture
- Day to day
- patient and caregiver teaching Educates patients and caregivers
- Day to day
- recommends plan-of-care changes to physicians Evaluates progress toward goals and makes recommendations to physicians for changes in the Plan of Care
- Day to day
- works with pharmacy, sales partners and ordering providers on therapy goals Collaborates with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering provider and patient
- Day to day
- coordinates care with home health and community agencies Coordinates nursing care with home health and other community agencies as indicated
- Day to day
- infuses immunoglobulin, IV antibiotics, nutrition, biologics, inotropes and clotting factors Medications you will infuse include:
- Hours stated
- Monday - Friday (9am to 5pm)
- On call
- on-call rotation as scheduled per branch protocol Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled per branch protocol
- Travel
- 100% travel, driving to patients' homes Percentage of Travel: 100%
- Details
- constantly sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping and typing on a keyboard with fingers; ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, and holiday?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
Original listing
Posted on Amerita’s careers page.
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Our Company Amerita Overview Seeking a Nursing Role That Transforms Lives Beyond the Hospital Walls? 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
Location
Tucson
Schedule
Monday - Friday (9am to 5pm) On-call rotation 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
Amerita is part of the BrightSprings Responsibilities Assesses all patients assigned and establishes and implements the Plan of Care 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, sales partners, ordering provider and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients’ therapies Completes patient care documentation in place of service including patients’ home or AIS Manages vascular access devices, to include insertion of peripheral infusion devices and ability to draw labs via peripheral venipuncture 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 Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled per branch protocol Complete expense reports monthly tracking mileage and other miscellaneous incidental expenses Complete annual competencies and mandatory training within assigned due dates Supervisory Responsibility: No 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 Percentage of Travel: 100%-Regular driving to patient’s homes for visits is required as part of this position To perform this role will require constantly sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping and typing on a keyboard with fingers. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs About our Line of Business Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, 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, please visit www.ameritaiv.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. Salary Range USD $42.00 - $46.00 / Hour
What's around it?
Tucson, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Household income
- $57,073/yr, all local households, not nurse pay