Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN)
About The Position
Founded in 1979, Family Allergy & Asthma is one of the nation’s leading allergy and asthma practice groups, serving patients across Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. With more than 100 allergists, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered allergy and immunology care. Our comprehensive services include: Allergy and asthma evaluation and treatment, Environmental, food, and drug allergy testing, Pulmonary function testing, High-risk food challenges, Sublingual immunotherapy, Aspirin desensitization, Food immunotherapy. The Clinic Nurse (LPN/RN) is responsible for demonstrating knowledge and application of job duties within scope of practice and functions under the direction of their manager(s) and/or Director(s); respectfully interacts with all levels of staff; provides direct nursing care during assigned duty hours; participates in department activities; promotes independence; adherence to the attendance policy; encourages socialization; advocates for the quality of life of our patients while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards; supports the company’s core values.
Requirements
- Ability to fluently speak and read English
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, policies, patient care plans and procedure manuals
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with all levels of staff and patients
- LPN: Diploma from an accredited LPN program
- RN: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university
- Current, valid, compact LPN or RN license in good standing to practice in the State of Kentucky
- Current, valid CPR certification
- Valid driver's license
- Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related nursing experience
Responsibilities
- Get rooms ready for patients and prepare for allergy testing each morning
- Calibrate PFT sensor daily
- Escort patients to a treatment room and prepare them for the doctor’s visit
- Assist the doctor with skin testing and other procedures as ordered
- Send prescriptions, complete asthma care plans and discharge summaries
- Complete documentation in the EMR system
- Prepare and administer any medications requested by the doctor
- Pulmonary function testing, FeNO testing, and peak flow monitoring
- Patient education regarding medications and environmental control
- Prepare and administer nebulized medication and patient education (if needed)
- Scan testing sheets
- Schedule appointments for outpatient procedures
- Administer allergy injections and complete all duties of the shot room
- Keep clinical area and exam rooms organized and stocked with supplies
- Keep samples and sample bags stocked on shelves
- Communicate with injection room staff when emergency medications are used and need to be reordered
- Check refrigerator temperatures daily and log on chart
- Complete all tasks in Triage when scheduled
- Prepare patient information folders and Environmental Control packets
- Prepare I.D. and scratch trays
- Shut down and plug in computers (pack, if needed), and plug in otoscopes at end of day
- Transport supplies (box) to and from satellite offices as needed
- Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures
- Order supplies, as necessary, through the approved clinic procedure
- Cover Injection Room and/or Front Offices as needed
- Train new staff as needed, or directed
- Other relevant duties as assigned by Director
- Work with Healix & Specialty pharmacies to process Biologics/IVIG prescriptions and forms
- Obtain prior authorizations as needed
- Cross train for Triage Nurse position and cover as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
