RN – Allergy – Asthma & Immunology Practice

RN – Allergy – Asthma & Immunology Practice

Requirements

• Associate’s degree of a state accredited Registered Nursing program is required
• NYS current RN licensure is required
• Minimum of 1 year of prior clinical nursing experience is required

Responsibilities

• Obtains and accurately record patient’s vital signs; reports abnormal values to treating provider
• Documents components of patient’s history (Medical, Surgical and Social) in EHR
• Gathers and enters data for asthma control test and for peak flows of diagnosed asthma
• Provides nursing support to all providers/fellows in the clinical setting
• Administers medications and treatments to patients in clinic, under the direction of a physician or APP
• Performs review and triage of incoming test results, patient requests and pharmacy renewals; facilitates call-backs to patients as necessary
• Proficiency of administration (monoclonal agent administration education competency) of specialty medications (Xolair, Nucala, Fasenra, Dupixent)
• Allergy Desensitization Injections (subcutaneous) and Venom Desensitization Injections (subcutaneous)
• Instruction and Administration of specialty specific vaccination (diphtheria/tetanus, pneumococcal) for diagnostic immunology purposes
• Prepares Allergy Serum Compounding (Mixing) paperwork for patient specific established allergy injection patients or new patients
• Assists in the emergency management of anaphylaxis
• Proficient in performing percutaneous and intradermal skin testing in our specialty clinic (environmental, venom, food, specialty drug skin testing)
• Performs oral drug desensitization or food challenge desensitization
• Proficient in nitric oxide testing and spirometry in individuals pediatric through adult with asthma or asthma related conditions
• Teaches/Administers nebulizer treatments, self-injectable medications, spacer and inhaler in the clinic
• Coordinates durable medical equipment (nebulizers, O2, etc.) for patients in home setting
• Assists physician and arrange set up for skin biopsy procedure and rhinoscopy procedure
• Provides material for eczema wraps and bleach baths in the clinic
• Proficient in performing Patch Dermal Skin Testing in the clinic
• RN to Coordinate bed access/team approach (ICU or floor admitting MD/Pharmacy/Nurse Manager/Clinical Nurse Specialist/Consulting MD), prior authorization, protocols for inpatient oral food desensitization or specialty drug challenge or desensitization in the hospital setting under the direction and supervision of the provider
• Provides education to patients related to their visit and overall health and wellness
• Maintains inventory of supplies, and keeps patient examination rooms stocked

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.