Allergy Licensed Practical Nurse

Allergy Licensed Practical Nurse

Requirements

• Previous Allergy experience required.
• Graduate from an LPN education program approved by the respective state Education Department.
• Pass the NCLEX-PN examination.
• Active LPN license in the state working in required.
• CPR and AED Certifications required.
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems.
• Must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent patient relations and customer service skills.
• Open availability to work during weekdays.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere to enhance the quality of service and care offered to patients and for respective provider(s).
• Provide general care and education to patients in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, including allergy shots, under the direct or indirect supervision from a provider.
• Prepare necessary supplies for allergy testing and treatments.
• Perform lung function testing (FeNO and Spirometry) with and without bronchodilators.
• Assist in the interpretation of patch testing results and perform placement and removal as directed by an RN or provider.
• Maintain the immunotherapy room with necessary supplies and materials, ensuring cleanliness.
• Administer allergy shots and ensuring provider is on site.
• Observes, records and reports patients’ vitals and reactions to treatments.
• Assesses patients’ needs and suggest solutions to patient care problems.
• Supervise triaging of patient communications (through email and/or portal).
• Maintains accurate patient records, document all visits in EMR.
• Assures patient stays for required observation time after injections.
• Learn and perform immunotherapy vial mixing procedures and proper documentation in accordance with current regulations.
• Reacts appropriately in patient reaction situations, informs physician and/or other clinical staff as necessary to mitigate adverse reactions.
• Assist providers in recording prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, prescriptions, prior authorization (including biologics), and procedures within established guidelines.
• Understand provider to patient flow and anticipate provider’s next steps to the best of their ability.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and sound knowledge base in the provision of quality patient care.
• Ensure allergy test sets and emergency kits are filled, current, and up to date.
• Confirm that insurance benefits have been verified prior to the preparation of allergy serums.
• Regularly interact with physicians, other providers, and staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate articles, journals, and related materials; and by attending seminars and conferences as needed.
• Report improperly operating medical equipment and instruments to the supervisor.
• Perform inventory responsibilities, including but not limited to, ordering and stocking of supplies and equipment as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.