Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Clinic Nurse - LPN/RN

Employment Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly

Status: Full-Time

Travel Required: Yes-Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Warrensburg, MO 8am-5:30p/Tuesdays at the Sedalia satellite office 8am-5:30pm (mileage paid for travel to the Sedalia office) Fridays Off

Position Summary

The Clinic 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); respectfully interacts with all levels of staff; provides direct nursing 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

• Oversees appointment schedules and ensures preferences are given in urgent and emergency situations.
• Maintains orderly and efficient flow of patients.
• Prepares testing trays and materials for intradermal, penicillin, and anesthetic testing.
• Performs skin prick testing, multi-testing, intradermal testing and pulmonary function testing.
• Mixes down patient antigens according to clinic protocol.
• Administers medications and nebulizer treatments per physician order and/or standing orders.
• Administers immunotherapy according to clinic protocols under supervision of physician.
• Assists in reordering antigen from lab for in-house clinic patients and patients receiving injections at home.
• Assists in preparing vials to be mailed to patients receiving injections at home.
• Orders supplies or assists in maintaining inventory of stock for preparing orders.
• Reviews dictation and places in charts.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Gives reports to patients as directed by physician.
• Documents pertinent information in medical records to ensure accurate continuity of care.
• Assists in educating patients in their testing, medications, immunotherapy, prevention practices, asthma, etc.
• Arranges for patient x-ray, labs and referrals outside clinic.
• Screens pharmaceutical reps and learns from them the protocol for dispensing of their
• represented drugs.
• Completes medical / physical history forms and other related and requested information by
• insurance companies and returns to doctor for signature and/or approval
• Additional Responsibilities
• Prepare allergy vials with extracts using proper guidelines
• Be familiar with extracts used in VPA and those for testing
• Make vials for reorders (in-house and mail outs)
• Make vials for New Start patients
• Check phone messages, web orders, and fridge temps
• Assist in shipping vials by UPS or courier
• Assist with supplies as needed
• Check benefits and balances of patient accounts for reorders and new starts
• Answer phone calls from patients, PCP offices, and coworkers regarding reactions, dilutions, building schedules, extracts, issues, and concerns
• Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures
• Other relevant duties as assigned by Director

Abilities, Knowledge and Skills

Effective communication skills to include:

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

Education, Prior Work Experience, Special Skill And Knowledge Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Diploma in Nursing- LPN/RN with Missouri license
• Previous medical office experience, preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to examine documents and electronic information for accuracy and completeness.
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with all levels of staff, and patients
• Acceptable results on Office of Inspector General, State Medicaid Exclusions, Abuse Registry Checks, Background Screenings, Drug Screen, and Sanction Checks
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work with patients directly and pleasantly
• Ability to work independently
• Active CPR certification required
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to travel to satellite offices as needed

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
5. 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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; lighting is in the standard range.
2. 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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