Admitting Nurse

Alivia Health; Ponce (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alivia Health is seeking an Infusion Admitting / Evaluating Nurse in Ponce, PR to provide specialized infusion therapy in the patient’s home. You will perform clinical evaluations to determine eligibility and treatment continuity, administer IV therapies, educate patients and families, and document in alignment with ACHC, CMS, and Puerto Rico health standards.

Responsibilities include home assessments, admitting within 24 hours, coordinating care plans, monitoring responses, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited university.
• 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.
• Knowledge of infusion pumps, central and peripheral catheters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial clinical assessments at home to determine the feasibility and safety of infusion treatment.
• Admit patients within 24 hours of receiving the referral and align with regulatory standards.
• Coordinate medication reconciliation and develop the initial care plan with the team.
• Monitor patient response and document findings in the electronic system.
• Educate patient and family about treatment, devices, infection control, and rights/responsibilities.
• Obtain and document informed consent in the medical record.
• Identify and report adverse events and risks to quality/compliance committee promptly.

Skills

Infusion therapy

Infusion pumps

Central catheters

Peripheral catheters

Home health experience

Clinical assessments

Patient education

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

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Full Time PONCE, PR, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2170

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.
• 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.

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