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.