Clinic Nurse (LPN/RN Job Hialeah area,Florida USA,Nursing

Position: Clinic Nurse (LPN/RN)

Clinic Nurse (LPN/RN)

Location:

7411 Miami Lakes Dr, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt, Hourly

Travel:
Yes, to other clinic locations

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

About Asthma and Allergy Associates of Florida:

Asthma and Allergy Associates of Florida is now affiliated with Family Allergy & Asthma. We will still be known as Asthma and Allergy Associates of Florida in the region and there will be no change to our physicians, locations, or how you schedule your appointments.

Asthma and Allergy Associates of Florida, founded by Dr. Morris Beck in 1979, has attracted some of the best physicians in the field. It has grown to a full-service network of certified allergists with offices throughout Miami, Broward and Palm Beach. This achievement is a result of our deep respect and commitment to our patients. All of our physicians are specially trained in the field of Allergy/Immunology.

Many of them lecture to their peers on the subject and have been listed among the top doctors in South Florida and the nation. We are proud to be The Allergy Group.

Position Summary:

The Clinic 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.

Summary of

Duties and 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

Requirements Abilities, Knowledge and

Skills:

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

Required

Education:

LPN: Diploma from an accredited LPN program
RN: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university

Required Certifications/Licensure:

Current, valid LPN or RN license in good standing to practice in the State of Florida
Current, valid CPR certification
Valid driver's license

Required Experience:

Required: Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related nursing experience

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, bend and sit. On average, injection room or clinic staff may be standing or walking 80% of their shift.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,…

Clinic Nurse (LPN​/RN

Clinic Nurse (LPN/RN