Licensed Practical Nurse - Allergy & Asthma

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 Practical 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, to include height, weight, measures head circumference, temperature, respirations, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
• Obtains pulse oximetry.
• Conducts allergy testing, including intradermal and prick testing.
• Assists Providers and RN with 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/Immunology Pre-Injection Questionnaire.
• Medication administration as directed and ordered by the Clinician.
• Documents patient information, assessments, procedures, and treatments accurately, objectively, and in 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 or RN.
• Prioritizes patient safety during medication administration, allergy testing, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, and other specialty procedures.
• Reinforces patient and family education regarding asthma, 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.
• Enters any procedure or order results into the EMR system.
• Cleans and sanitizes exam and treatment rooms between patient visits.
• Stocks exam rooms with all needed supplies (gloves, table paper, Kleenex, etc.) daily.
• Monitor and refill allergy trays promptly.
• Document the minimum/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 effectively to patient emergencies, especially during procedures with high risk of anaphylaxis and assists the Provider and RN during treatment of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
• Collaborates with Clinicians, Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, and Patient Access staff to coordinate safe, efficient patient care.
• Maintains accurate and strict confidentiality of patient information in EMR system.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to our patients and families.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma (or GED) and graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

Benefits

• Health and Vision Insurance - Employee premium 100% covered by Peds NW
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays per Year
• 3 weeks of PTO during first year of employment

Candidate required to pass background check and drug screen. Pediatrics Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pediatrics Northwest is adhering to Washington state regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare professionals, and all employees are required to be vaccinated.