PT Clinic Nurse

Description

Job Title: PT Clinic Nurse

Employment Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly

Schedule: M,W,F 8:00am-5:00. Provider start times may require you to be in the office as early as 7:15am-8:00am. You may be scheduled 1-3 nights per week to close the injection room & depending on the night you may be in the office until 5:30pm or 6:30pm. Metro territory travel can be as far north as CORYDON/MADISON IN to as far south as Campbellsville KY.

Saturday rotation every 4-6 weeks may be slotted in at KYFC KYEE KYDUP INNA.
Required to hold compact licensure
Training may be scheduled at any one of our 19 Metro offices

The Clinic Nurse 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.

• 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

Effective communication skills to include:

Diploma in Nursing- LPN/RN with an active and unrestricted Nursing License, or an eNLC multistate nursing license

1 to 2 years nursing experience in an office setting, preferred

Previous allergy/asthma experience preferred

CPR certification required

Valid Driver’s License required

Active CPR Certification

Acceptable results on Office of Inspector General, State Medicaid Exclusions, Abuse Registry Checks, Background Screenings, Drug Screen, and Sanction Checks

Ability to travel to satellite offices as needed

Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Demands

The physical demands described, here, are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential…