Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN)

Family Allergy & Asthma•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN) provides direct nursing care during assigned duty hours and performs duties within their scope of practice under the direction of manager(s) and/or Director(s). The nurse interacts respectfully with staff at all levels, participates in department activities, promotes patient independence and socialization, advocates for patients’ quality of life, follows attendance expectations, maintains compliance with applicable laws and organizational standards, and supports the company’s core values. The position is based at 1085 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, Ohio, with travel to other clinic locations. The stated work schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

LPN: Diploma from an accredited LPN program; or RN: Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Current, valid LPN or RN license in good standing to practice in Ohio.
Current, valid CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Minimum of 1–2 years of related nursing experience.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, handbooks, policies, patient care plans, and procedure manuals.
Effective verbal and written communication with staff and patients at all levels.

Responsibilities

Prepare the injection room each morning and administer allergy injections.
Restock the area as needed 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.
Log 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.
Clean the toy and lobby areas.
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.