Licensed Practical Nurse -nursing Ambulatory Care

Clinic Nurse RN/LPN

Chamberlain Center, KY

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.

Summary of duties and responsibilities:

Clinic:

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:

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

Requirements:

Abilities, Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to fluently speak and read English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, policies, patient care plans and procedure manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with all levels of staff and patients

Education, Prior Work Experience, Special Skill And Knowledge Requirements:

• RN/LPN License
• 1 to 2 years nursing experience in an office setting, preferred
• Previous allergy/asthma experience preferred
• CPR certification required
• Valid Driver's License required
• Active CPR Certification
• Acceptable results on Office of Inspector General, State Medicaid Exclusions, Abuse Registry Checks, Background Screenings, Drug Screen, and Sanction Checks
• Ability to travel to satellite offices as needed
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, bend and sit. On average, injection room or clinic staff may be standing or walking 80% of their shift.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Specific communication abilities required by this job include the ability to talk and hear in order to converse with others, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; lighting is in the standard range.
• The employee is subject to infectious waste, potential exposure to allergens in concentrated forms, diseases and conditions.

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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