Clinic & Injection Room Nurse LPN / RN

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Title : Clinic & Injection Room Nurse LPN / RN

Reports to : Clinical Management Team and Director of Clinical Services

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 7 : 30-5 : 30pm

Employment Classification : Non-exempt, Hourly

Position Summary

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.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Clinic Nurse :

• 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 Emerald22, as needed
• Order supplies, as necessary, through the approved clinic procedure

Injection Room Nurse :

Requirements

Abilities, Knowledge and Skills

Effective communication skills to include :

Education, Prior Work Experience, Special Skill And Knowledge Requirements

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described, here, are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

EEOC Compliance

Family Allergy & Asthma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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