Allergy Laboratory LPN or RN

Job Description Job Description Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists is a privately-owned specialty practice that cares about finding the cause of patient’s allergy and asthma symptoms. We are well known for our thorough work-up so the best treatment can be offered to help our patients feel better.
A nonexempt position responsible for day-to-day operation of the Allergy Laboratory, this includes skin testing, administering allergy injections and preparation of allergy vaccines, other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Promote team ethics and professionalism.
Administer skin tests to patients as ordered by physician.
Administer allergy injections to patients as ordered by the physician and record in Allergy Lab System.
Explain procedures and treatments in a calm, professional, pleasant manner to patient to gain cooperation and understanding.
Responsible for the safety and comfort of the patient.
Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions.
Notify Allergy Laboratory Supervisor/Manager and/or provider of any adverse reactions to skin testing or allergy injections.
Enter vaccine orders into Allergy Lab System for making new vaccine.
Prepare individual patient vaccine as ordered by the provider.
Conduct immunotherapy instruction, home immunotherapy instruction, and epinephrine administration instruction, as needed.
Prepare extract solution for testing and verify expiration dates.
Document phone conversations recording pertinent patient information.
Respond to critical patient incidents using nursing standards, policies, procedures.
Maintain skin test rooms, injection rooms and extract lab in an orderly manner.
Other duties as assigned by Allergy Laboratory Supervisor/Manager.
Assist with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.
Fulfill organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights and sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
Attend and participate in team and departmental meetings.
Maintain strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists confidentiality policy.
Represents Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists in a positive and professional manner.
Education: Current Licensed Practical Nurse License or Registered Nurse and current CPR certification.
Experience: One year of experience in family, pediatric or internal medicine private practice.