Clinic Nurse LPN/RN

Family Allergy & Asthma - Chattanooga, TN

Job Title: Clinic Nurse LPN/RN

Position: Nursing position under the Clinical Management Team and Director of Clinical Services

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay:

Shift: Monday-Friday

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Chattanooga

State: TN

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Get rooms ready for patients and prepare for allergy testing each morning
Calibrate PFT sensor daily
Escort patients to a treatment room and prepare them for the doctor's visit
Assist the doctor with skin testing and other procedures as ordered
Send prescriptions, complete asthma care plans and discharge summaries
Complete documentation in the EMR system
Prepare and administer any medications requested by the doctor
Conduct pulmonary function testing, FeNO testing, and peak flow monitoring
Patient education regarding medications and environmental control
Prepare and administer nebulized medication and provide patient education if needed
Scan testing sheets
Schedule appointments for outpatient procedures
Administer allergy injections and complete all duties of the shot room
Keep clinical area and exam rooms organized and stocked with supplies
Communicate with injection room staff when emergency medications are used and need to be reordered
Check refrigerator temperatures daily and log on chart
Complete all tasks in Triage when scheduled
Prepare patient information folders and Environmental Control packets
Prepare I.D. and scratch trays
Shut down and plug in computers (pack, if needed), and plug in otoscopes at end of day
Transport supplies to and from satellite offices, as needed
Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures
Order supplies, as necessary, through the approved clinic procedure
Cover Injection Room and/or Front Offices, as needed
Train new staff, as needed, or directed
Work with Healix & Specialty pharmacies to process Biologics/IVIG prescriptions and forms
Track shipments and inventory of Biologics
Obtain prior authorizations as needed
Cross train for Triage Nurse position and cover, as needed
Run and maintain Emerald22, as needed

Required Skills

Core Skills

Effective communication skills
Ability to speak and read English fluently
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and patients

Preferred Skills

Previous allergy/asthma experience
1 to 2 years nursing experience in an office setting
Active CPR certification

Requirements

Experience: 1 to 2 years nursing experience in an office setting, preferred

Education: Diploma in Nursing - LPN/RN with an active and unrestricted TN Nursing License or an eNLC multistate nursing license

License & Certification:

Valid Driver’s License
CPR certification required

Schedule:

Must be able to travel to satellite offices as needed

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

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 various characteristics, including race, religion, age, sex, and more.