Admitting Nurse at Alivia Health

Job Description:

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Job Description

The Infusion Admitting / Evaluating Nurse is responsible for providing specialized infusion therapy care in the patient's home, performing clinical evaluations to determine eligibility and continuity of treatment. Administers intravenous therapies, educates the patient and their family, and documents in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and accreditation standards (ACHC, CMS, and Puerto Rico Department of Health). The admitting nurse must foster Alivia's values, support the vision of the infusion department, and actively contribute towards the unit’s success.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct initial clinical assessments at home to determine the feasibility and safety of infusion treatment.
• Admit patients within 24 hours of receiving the referral. In accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Coordinate medication reconciliation and develop the initial care plan in conjunction with the prescribing physician and multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor the patient's response to treatment and document clinical findings in the electronic system.
• Educate the patient and family about treatment, devices, infection control, warning signs, and patient rights and responsibilities.
• Obtain and document the patient's informed consent in the medical record.
• Identify and report adverse events, incidents, complaints, deviations, or clinical risks to the quality and compliance committee in a timely manner.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited university.
• Current nursing license in Puerto Rico.
• Participation in continuing education and documented annual clinical competencies.
• Valid driver's license in Puerto Rico and availability of a motor vehicle.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in home health, infusion, or acute care services. Preferably in a home setting.
• Knowledge of infusion pumps, central and peripheral catheters.

***Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D***

Job Info:

• Company: Alivia Health
• Position: Admitting Nurse
• Work Location: Guaynabo
• Country: US

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