Clinic & Injection Room Nurse LPN​/RN

Job Title: Clinic Nurse/Injection Room Nurse

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p with occasional Saturdays (When needed)

Employment Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly

Status: Full-Time

Travel Required for Position: Miami Lakes and Doral when needed

The Clinic Nurse/Injection Room 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
• Cover Injection Room and/or Front Offices, as needed
• Train new staff, as needed, or directed
• Other relevant duties as assigned by Manager and/or Director
• Work with Healix & Specialty pharmacies to process Biologics/IVIG prescriptions and forms
• Track shipments and inventory of Biologics
• Obtain prior authorizations as needed
• Run and maintain Emerald
  22, as needed
• Order supplies, as necessary, through the approved clinic procedure

• Prepare the injection room area each morning
• Administer allergy injections
• Re-stock area as needed and order supplies
• 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
• Effectively manage emergency procedures and protocols
• Other relevant duties as assigned by Manger and/or Director

• Effective communication skills to include:
  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
• Diploma in Nursing- LPN/RN with an active and unrestricted OH 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
• Acceptable results on Office of Inspector General, State Medicaid Exclusions, Abuse Registry…