Injection Room Nurse

Description:Job Title: Injection Room NurseReports to: Clinic ManagerWork Schedule:Full-Time office hours are generally M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with evenings and overtime as needed. Saturday hours for some offices.Employment Classification: Non-exempt, HourlyStatus: Full-TimeTravel: YesPosition SummaryThe 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); 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 ResponsibilitiesPrepare the injection room area each morningAdminister allergy injectionsRe-stock area, as needed, and order supplies through the approved clinical procedureComplete daily log of charges and total at end of dayCollect co-pays and write out patient receiptRe-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 treatmentCheck emergency medications monthly and reorder, as neededEffectively manage emergency procedures and protocolsOther relevant duties as assigned by DirectorRequirements:Abilities, 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 patientsEducation, Prior Work Experience, Special Skill And Knowledge RequirementsDiploma in Nursing- LPN/RN with an active and unrestricted KY and IN Nursing Licenses, or an eNLC multistate nursing license6 months' experience in a medical office settingPrevious allergy/asthma experience preferredCPR certification requiredValid Driver's License requiredActive CPR CertificationAcceptable results on Office of Inspector General, State Medicaid Exclusions, Abuse Registry Checks, Background Screenings, Drug Screen, and Sanction ChecksAbility to travel to satellite offices as neededMust be at least 18 years of ageAbility to work with patients directly and pleasantlyAbility to work independentlyStrong computer skillsPrevious experience with EMR systemsPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentPhysical DemandsThe 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.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 EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.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 ComplianceFamily 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.Please Complete Survey to be Considered:

Created: 2024-11-04