Clinic & Injection Room Nurse; LPN​/RN

Description

Job Title:

Clinic & Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN)

Location:

1030 Reed Ave, Suite 108, Wyomissing, PA 19610 FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt, Hourly Travel:
Yes, to other clinic locations

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

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

Allergy & Asthma Specialists is now affiliated with Family Allergy & Asthma. Over 40 years of expertise when it comes to the treatment of your allergies and asthma, experience matters. Our team of outstanding physicians is highly skilled and exceptionally qualified – all board certified and fellowship trained with a focus on adult and pediatric allergy, asthma and immunology – plus a nurse practitioner.

And our 7 offices are conveniently located with hours to fit your busy schedule.

The Clinic Nurse/Injection Room 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 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
• Cross train for Triage Nurse position and cover, 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 Manager and/or Director

Effective communication skills to include: