Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN)
About The Position
Family Allergy & Asthma is seeking an Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN) to join their team. This role is responsible for demonstrating knowledge and application of job duties within the scope of practice, functioning under the direction of managers and/or Directors. The nurse will respectfully interact with all levels of staff, provide direct nursing care during assigned duty hours, participate in department activities, promote independence, adhere to the attendance policy, and encourage socialization. The position advocates for the quality of life of patients while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards, and 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
- Prepare the injection room area each morning
- Administer allergy injections
- Re-stock area, as needed, and order supplies through the approved clinical procedure
- Complete daily log of charges and total at end of day
- Collect co-pays and write out patient receipt
- Re-order vials in a timely manner
- Organize refrigerated vials in appropriate bins
- Log daily refrigerator temperatures
- Monitor shot cards monthly and discard expired vials
- Ensure that consent forms are signed; explain shot room policies to new patients
- Education of patients in first injection policy
- Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures
- Stay the required 30 minutes after last injection is given before lunch or the end of the day
- Clean toy and lobby area
- Knowledge of all medications and IT treatment
- Check emergency medications monthly and reorder, as needed
- Effectively manage emergency procedures and protocols
- Other relevant duties as assigned by Director
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
