Injection Room/Triage Nurse (LPN/RN)

Family Allergy & Asthma•Little Rock, AR

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Injection Room/Triage 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

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
Works with providers and nurses to assess the urgency of patient problems
Works with providers, nurses and patients to resolve questions concerning medications, health education and medical advice within skill level and scope of practice
Retrieves messages from phone and electronic submissions in a timely manner and responds to patient needs according to medical priority
Serves as a resource to clinic staff regarding medical information, patient assessment and nursing management of illness
Administer injections as needed
Complete documentation in the EMR system
Other relevant duties as assigned by Director