Clinic Nurse LPN/RN

Family Allergy & Asthma • Louisville, KY

8d

About The Position

The Clinic Nurse 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

• Effective communication skills to include:
• 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
• Diploma in Nursing- LPN/RN with an active and unrestricted Nursing License, or an eNLC multistate nursing license
• 1 to 2 years nursing experience in an office setting, preferred
• Previous allergy/asthma experience preferred
• CPR certification required
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Active CPR Certification
• Acceptable results on Office of Inspector General, State Medicaid Exclusions, Abuse Registry Checks, Background Screenings, Drug Screen, and Sanction Checks
• Ability to travel to satellite offices as needed
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Previous allergy/asthma experience preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees