Allergy Nurse

Duly Health and Care • Glen Ellyn, IL

8d • $28 - $42

About The Position

The RN for Allergy is responsible for rooming, taking histories and vitals for all patients. The nurse then carries out orders from the physician for specialized diagnostic procedures that include:
skin testing and intradermal testing
skin patch testing
pulmonary function testing
exercise treadmill testing
administering food and drug challenges
close monitoring of patients for risk associated with procedures
management of systemic reactions in the office
In addition, the nurse is responsible for an immunotherapy shot and biologic clinic under the direct supervision of the physician.
The allergy nurse also has administrative duties such as but not limited to, answering patient phone calls and/or MyChart requests, reordering medications, and calling for preauthorization’s and setting up deliveries for biologic medications.

Requirements

• Graduated of an accredited School of Nursing; RN with ADN or BSN
• Unrestricted Licensed RN, in the state of Illinois
• BLS Certification required
• Possess the cognitive skills required to perform skin testing and intradermal testing, skin patch testing, administering food and drugs for oral challenges, and performing pulmonary function testing
• Proficient in administering PO, IM, subcutaneous, and inhalant medications as well as intradermal and percutaneous testing
• Diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis in the outpatient setting; prompt assessment of vitals, administration of oral and IM medications and coordination of care with EMS
• Must be able to get along with others, to be a team player, to accept constructive criticism from your supervisor and be able to follow work rules.
• Basic computer skills: EMR required, Epic and Merge systems preferred.
• High level of organizational skills, ability to multi-task, to think critically with excellent communication with the medical team, and to analyze and interpret extensive data.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and family members dealing with serious/potentially life- threatening medical issues and sometimes traumatic emotional events.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred one year of nursing experience; inpatient or outpatient
• Certification in Asthma Education by the National Asthma Educator Certification Board, preferred

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, taking histories and vitals
• Carrying out orders from the physician for specialized diagnostic procedures
• Skin testing and intradermal testing
• Skin patch testing
• Pulmonary function testing
• Exercise treadmill testing
• Administering food and drug challenges
• Close monitoring of patients for risk associated with procedures
• Management of systemic reactions in the office
• Immunotherapy shot and biologic clinic under the direct supervision of the physician
• Answering patient phone calls and/or MyChart requests
• Reordering medications
• Calling for preauthorization’s and setting up deliveries for biologic medications

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree