Licensed Practical Nurse -nursing Ambulatory Care

Clinic & Injection Room Nurse (MA, LPN, RN)Location: 601 W Nifong Blvd, Columbia, OH 65203Travel: Yes, to other clinic locations.Position SummaryThe 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); provides direct nursing care during assigned duty hours; adherence to the attendance policy; advocates for the quality of life of our patients while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards; Summary of Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinic Nurse:Get rooms ready for patients and prepare for allergy testing each morningCalibrate PFT sensor dailyEscort patients to a treatment room and prepare them for the doctor's visitAssist the doctor with skin testing and other procedures as orderedSend prescriptions, complete asthma care plans and discharge summariesComplete documentation in the EMR systemPrepare and administer any medications requested by the doctorPulmonary function testing, FeNO testing, and peak flow monitoringPatient education regarding medications and environmental controlPrepare and administer nebulized medication and patient education (if needed)Scan testing sheetsSchedule appointments for outpatient proceduresAdminister allergy injections and complete all duties of the shot roomKeep clinical area and exam rooms organized and stocked with suppliesKeep samples and sample bags stocked on shelvesCommunicate with injection room staff when emergency medications are used and need to be reorderedCheck refrigerator temperatures daily and log on chartComplete all tasks in Triage when scheduledPrepare patient information folders and Environmental Control packetsPrepare I.D. and scratch traysShut down and plug in computers (pack, if needed), and plug in otoscopes at end of dayTransport supplies (box) to and from satellite offices, as neededMaintain and follow HIPAA policies and proceduresCover Injection Room and/or Front Offices, as neededTrain new staff, as needed, or directedOther relevant duties as assigned by Manager and/or DirectorWork with Healix & Specialty pharmacies to process Biologics/IVIG prescriptions and forms:Track shipments and inventory of BiologicsObtain prior authorizations as neededCross train for Triage Nurse position and cover, as neededRun and maintain Emerald22, as neededOrder supplies, as necessary, through the approved clinic procedureInjection Room Nurse:Prepare the injection room area each morningAdminister allergy injectionsRe-stock area as needed and order suppliesRe-order vials in a timely mannerOrganize refrigerated vials in appropriate binsLog daily refrigerator temperaturesMonitor shot cards monthly and discard expired vialsEnsure that consent forms are signed; explain shot room policies to new patientsEducation of patients in first injection policyMaintain and follow HIPAA policies and proceduresStay the required 30 minutes after last injection is given before lunch or the end of the dayClean toy and lobby areaKnowledge of all medications and IT treatmentEffectively manage emergency procedures and protocolsOther relevant duties as assigned by Manager and/or DirectorAbilities, Knowledge and SkillsEffective communication skills to include:Ability to fluently speak and read EnglishAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, policies, patient care plans and procedure manualsAbility to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with all levels of staff and patientsRequired Education and Experience:CPR certification required. Active CPR Certification Acceptable results on Office of Inspector GeneralValid Driver's License requiredState Medicaid Exclusions, Abuse Registry Checks, Background Screenings, Drug Screen, and Sanction ChecksAbility to travel to other offices as neededMust be at least 18 years of ageIf nurse:Degree in Nursing- LPN/RN with an active and unrestricted AR Nursing License, or an eNLC multistate nursing license1 to 2 years nursing experience in an office setting preferredIf Medical Assistant:Extensive experience as an MA in an office setting preferredPrevious allergy/asthma experience preferredPhysical 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.On average, injection room or clinic staff may be standing or walking 80% of their shift.Family Allergy & Asthma divisions are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.Notice:At Family Allergy & Asthma and all our divisions, our Human Resources department and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at Family Allergy & Asthma and our divisions. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, Family Allergy & Asthma and all our divisions will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees.