Injection Room Nurse; LPN/RN Job New Albany area,Indiana USA,Nursing

Position: Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN)

Description

Job Title:

Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN)

Location:

3003 Charlestown Crossing Way, Suite D, New Albany, IN 47150 FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt, Hourly Travel:
Yes, to other clinic locations

Work Schedule:

Wednesday - Friday, 8:15a.m.

- 5:30 p.m. About Family Allergy & Asthma:

Founded in 1979, Family Allergy & Asthma is one of the nation’s leading allergy and asthma practice groups, serving patients across Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. With more than 100 allergists, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered allergy and immunology care. Our comprehensive services include:

Allergy and asthma evaluation and treatment
Environmental, food, and drug allergy testing
Pulmonary function testing
High-risk food challenges
Sublingual immunotherapy
Aspirin desensitization
Food immunotherapy

Position Summary:

The Injection Room 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:

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
Other relevant duties as assigned by Director

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

Required Experience:

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

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, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust…

Injection Room Nurse; LPN​/RN

Injection Room Nurse; LPN/RN