Location & Practice Overview

The position covers Detroit, Michigan, and nearby communities. All patient interactions occur in the home rather than a clinic, hospital, or office setting. The role forms part of AssistRx’s field nurse network that supports specialty therapy programs through in-home education.

Coverage Area Detroit, MI and surrounding areas
Primary Setting Patients’ private homes
Delivery Model Field-based independent contractor
Organizational Context Specialty pharmaceutical patient support network

Responsibilities

  • Travel to assigned patient homes and provide hands-on training in proper injection techniques.
  • Conduct each training session on the patient’s schedule while following program guidelines.
  • Instruct patients on safe self-administration of their prescribed specialty medication and address technique questions during the visit.
  • Complete required documentation for each training encounter.

Average session length is one to two hours. Assignment volume varies according to new enrollments.

Qualifications & Requirements

The following credentials and resources are required for this Michigan field contractor role.

State License
Active RN license in Michigan
Liability Coverage
Professional liability insurance (may be purchased later)
Driving Requirements
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
Equipment
Personal computer and personal cellphone
Core Skills
Exceptional communication, training, and interpersonal abilities

Compensation & Benefits

This is a 1099 independent contractor arrangement. No employee benefits are provided. Pay is issued per completed training with additional compensation for travel time and reimbursable expenses.

  • $160 for each completed patient training
  • $55 per hour for travel time after the first hour
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Reimbursement of other job-necessary expenses

Schedule & Work Environment

Scheduling Approach Trainings completed on the patient’s schedule within program guidelines
Session Duration Approximately 1–2 hours
Typical Monthly Volume 3–5 trainings, subject to enrollment levels
Work Mode Independent travel between patient homes

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patients are individuals newly enrolled in specialty therapy support programs who require instruction on self-injection of their prescribed medication. All encounters occur in the patient’s home.

Patient Group Patients prescribed injectable specialty medications
Setting Private residences in the Detroit area
Encounter Type Patients receiving training for self-administration
Program Stage New enrollments requiring injection technique instruction

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The professional focus of the role is practical, one-to-one education that enables patients to perform self-injection of specialty medications correctly and safely in the home.

Core Service Injection technique training
Clinical Emphasis Self-administration of specialty injectable therapies
Education Format Individual home-based instruction
Program Purpose Support for specialty therapy initiation

Role Highlights

Several structural elements set this position apart from conventional facility-based or salaried nurse educator roles.

  • All patient encounters take place in the home rather than a clinical facility
  • 1099 independent-contractor arrangement with limited monthly volume
  • Compensation based on completed trainings rather than fixed shifts or salary
  • Participation in a national field nurse network supporting specialty pharmaceutical programs

About AssistRx

AssistRx is a specialty pharmaceutical services organization established in 2009. The company develops technology platforms and clinical support services that help life sciences companies improve patient access, affordability, and adherence to specialty therapies. Headquartered in the Maitland/Orlando, Florida area, AssistRx operates multiple U.S. sites and maintains a nationwide network of field nurses who deliver in-home clinical education and training.

Year Founded 2009
Headquarters Maitland / Orlando, Florida area
Primary Focus Patient access, affordability, and adherence solutions
Clinical Network Nationwide field nurses for in-home education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many training visits are typically available each month?
The posting indicates that training requests generally range from three to five per month and vary with the number of new patient enrollments in the coverage area.
How is the schedule determined?
The role is structured as an independent-contractor position with training visits scheduled around patient availability within program guidelines.
Do I need prior experience specifically with injection training or specialty pharmaceuticals?
The posting requires an active Michigan RN license and strong training and communication skills. Specific prior injection-training experience is not listed as a mandatory requirement.
Who is responsible for professional liability insurance?
Contractors must carry their own professional liability insurance. The posting notes that coverage may be purchased at a later date if needed.
Are mileage and related expenses paid in addition to the per-training fee?
Yes. Mileage reimbursement and other job-necessary expenses are provided separately from the $160 per training and the $55 hourly travel-time rate after the first hour.
Is a fixed weekly schedule provided by the employer?
No fixed employer-assigned schedule is described. Contractors complete trainings according to patient availability within the program’s guidelines.

Nurse Educator (1099 Independent Contractor) in Detroit, MI

This 1099 independent contractor Nurse Educator role with AssistRx covers Detroit, Michigan, and surrounding areas. The work consists of traveling to patients’ homes to deliver one-on-one training on injection techniques for specialty medications. Each training lasts approximately one to two hours and is arranged according to the patient’s schedule within program guidelines. Monthly volume is typically three to five trainings and fluctuates with new enrollments. Compensation is $160 per completed training plus $55 per hour for travel time after the first hour, with mileage and other necessary expenses reimbursed. Requirements include an active Michigan RN license, professional liability insurance, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, a personal computer, and a personal cellphone, along with strong communication and training skills. AssistRx, founded in 2009 and headquartered in the Maitland/Orlando area, provides technology-enabled patient support solutions focused on access, affordability, and adherence for specialty therapies and maintains a nationwide field nurse network. The independent-contractor structure allows training visits to be scheduled around patient availability.

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