Licensed Practical Nurse - Allergy

Job Summary

Full‑time Licensed Practical Nurse – Allergy at our Morristown, NJ office. The role requires previous allergy experience and covers administration of allergy shots, testing, patient education, and coordination with providers.

Schedule:

30+ hours per week. Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays (7:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.). Open flexibility to help cover as needed.

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere to enhance the quality of service and care offered to patients and providers.
• Provide general care and education to patients in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, including allergy shots, under the direct or indirect supervision of a provider.
• Prepare necessary supplies for allergy testing and treatments.
• Perform lung function testing (FeNO and Spirometry) with and without bronchodilators.
• Assist in the interpretation of patch testing results and perform placement and removal as directed by an RN or provider.
• Maintain the immunotherapy room with necessary supplies and materials, ensuring cleanliness.
• Administer allergy shots and ensure a provider is on site.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ vitals and reactions to treatments.
• Assess patients’ needs and suggest solutions to patient care problems.
• Supervise triaging of patient communications (through email and/or portal).
• Maintain accurate patient records, documenting all visits in EMR.
• Assure patients stay for the required observation time after injections.
• Learn and perform immunotherapy vial mixing procedures and proper documentation in accordance with current regulations.
• React appropriately in patient reaction situations, informing the physician and/or other clinical staff as necessary to mitigate adverse reactions.
• Assist providers in recording prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, prescriptions, prior authorizations (including biologics), and procedures within established guidelines.
• Understand provider‑to‑patient flow and anticipate provider’s next steps to the best of your ability.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and sound knowledge base in providing quality patient care.
• Ensure allergy test sets and emergency kits are filled, current, and up to date.
• Confirm that insurance benefits have been verified prior to the preparation of allergy serums.
• Regularly interact with physicians, other providers, and staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate articles, journals, and related materials; and by attending seminars and conferences as needed.
• Report improperly operating medical equipment and instruments to the supervisor.
• Perform inventory responsibilities, including but not limited to ordering and stocking of supplies and equipment as requested.

• Previous allergy experience required.
• Graduate from an LPN education program approved by the state Education Department.
• Pass the NCLEX‑PN examination.
• Active LPN license in the state required.
• CPR and AED certifications required.
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems.
• Computer‑savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent patient relations and customer service skills.
• Open availability to work during weekdays.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

• Full‑time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for:
• Medical (Virtual Care included)
• HSA/FSA
• Dental
• Vision (on 1st of the month after hire date)
• 401(k) after 30 days of employment
• Company‑sponsored short‑term disability (non‑California employees only)
• Pre‑tax savings for public transit commuters
• Birthday personal holiday
• Part‑time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for:
• Dental and Vision (on 1st of the month after hire date)
• 401(k) after 30 days of employment
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skincare products and cosmetic services

Schweiger is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or military status. Schweiger does not require COVID‑19 vaccination for employment; however, state guidelines may require record‑keeping of vaccination status.