LPN - Allergy & Asthma

Job Title: Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse (Allergy and Asthma)

Work Location:Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and Federal Way. Occasional travel to other clinic locations based on staffing needs is required, as determined by the Managers or Administrators.

Schedule:Full-time, 10-hour days, variable days per week. No nights, no weekends, and closed for major holidays.

Pay:$33.21 - $46.21 per hour. Salary commensurate with experience.

Position Summary:

The Specialty Licensed Nurse (LPN) is responsible for supporting clinicians in the delivery of asthma and allergy patient care, including point-of-care testing and clinical workflow. This role is essential to providing high-quality care and assisting with medical procedures, administering medications, and providing health education to families, under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or a clinician.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient medical history, reviews medication dosage and frequency, patient allergens, and confirms purpose of visit or treatment.
• Obtains vital signs,toincludeheight, weight,measures head circumference,temperature, respirations, pulse rate,andblood pressure.
• Conducts allergy testing, including intradermal and prick testing.
• Assists Providers and RNwith food challenges, medication challenges, and other in-clinic procedures.
• Performs routine specialized procedures,such as pulmonary function tests(FeNO
  
  and spirometry), under established protocols.
• Immunotherapy administration as outlined on the Allergy Injection Record after thoroughly reviewing the Allergy/Immunology Pre-Injection Questionnaire.
• Medication administration as directed and ordered by the Clinician.
• Documents patient information, assessments, procedures, and treatments accurately, objectively, andin a timely manner within the electronic medical record.
• Monitors patients during treatments and procedures, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the Provider orRN.
• Prioritizes patient safety during medication administration, allergy testing, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, and other specialty procedures.
• Reinforces patient and family educationregardingasthma, allergy conditions, medications, treatment plans, and home care as directed by the Clinician or RN.
• Reviews assigned EMR message pools and patient communications, addressing requests within the LPN scope of practice and routing concerns appropriately.
• Assists with medication refill requests according to clinic-established policies and protocols.
• Entersanyprocedureor order results into the EMRsystem.
• Cleans and sanitizes exam and treatment roomsbetweenpatient visits.
• Stocks exam rooms withall needed supplies(gloves, table paper, Kleenex, etc.) daily.
• Monitor andrefill allergy trays promptly.
• Documenttheminimum/maximum temperatures for each fridge daily.
• Participates in daily treatment room safety checks and helps ensure emergency equipment and supplies are available and ready for use.
• Exercises emergency preparedness,responding quickly and effectivelytopatient emergencies, especially during procedures withhigh riskof anaphylaxisandassiststhe Provider and RNduring treatment of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
• Collaborates with Clinicians, Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, and Patient Access staff to coordinate safe, efficient patient care.
• Maintainsaccurateand strict confidentiality of patient information inEMRsystem.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, andassistanceto our patients and families.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Professional in all interactions, both in-person and written.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate patient records.
• Adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems (EMR).
• Adherence to HIPAA confidentiality laws.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Effective communication with colleagues and clinicians to enhance workflow.

• High School Diploma (or GED) and graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Health and Vision Insurance - Employee premium 100% covered by Peds NW
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Profit Sharing
• 3 weeks of PTO during first year of employment