Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN)
About The Position
The Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN) provides direct nursing care during assigned hours and performs duties within their scope of practice, under the direction of their manager(s) and/or director(s). The role involves respectful interaction with staff at all levels, participation in department activities, supporting patient independence and quality of life, following attendance expectations, complying with applicable laws and regulatory and organizational standards, and supporting the company’s core values. The nurse prepares and maintains the injection room, administers allergy injections, manages supplies and refrigerated vials, maintains required logs and patient records, and collects co-pays. The role also includes educating new patients about policies and first-injection procedures, ensuring consent forms are completed, following HIPAA procedures, monitoring emergency medications, and responding effectively to emergencies. The position requires travel to other clinic locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- 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 Kentucky.
- Current, valid CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of related nursing experience.
- Ability to fluently speak and read English.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, handbooks, policies, patient care plans, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with staff and patients at all levels.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the injection room each morning and clean the toy and lobby areas.
- Administer allergy injections.
- Restock the injection room and order supplies through the approved clinical procedure.
- Complete the daily charge log and total it at the end of the day.
- Collect co-pays and provide patient receipts.
- Reorder vials in a timely manner and organize refrigerated vials in appropriate bins.
- Record refrigerator temperatures daily.
- Review shot cards monthly and discard expired vials.
- Ensure consent forms are signed and explain shot room policies to new patients.
- Educate patients about the first-injection policy.
- Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Remain for the required 30 minutes after the last injection before lunch or the end of the day.
- Maintain knowledge of medications and IT treatment.
- Check emergency medications monthly and reorder as needed.
- Manage emergency procedures and protocols effectively.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
