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Registered Nurse - Infusion

Amerita

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

Amerita
Hiring organization

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?
Build questions for this role

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?

In Tucson, AZ

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

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