We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic healthcare team in our Chesapeake office. In this vital role, you will provide expert nursing support for allergy patients, assisting with assessments, treatments, and patient education. Your expertise will help improve patient outcomes by delivering compassionate, efficient care in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with allergy and immunology needs. The position is 40 hrs/wk M-F, no nights or weekends..
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and allergy-specific evaluations.
- Administer allergy injections, including immunotherapy treatments such as allergen extracts and biologics, following strict protocols.
- Assist physicians during allergy testing procedures.
- Manage medication administration, including injections and oral medications related to allergy care.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Educate patients on allergy management strategies, medication use, and lifestyle modifications to improve quality of life.
- Support infection control practices and sterile techniques during procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Obtain required pre-authorizations for allergy/asthma medications and biologics.
- Perform PFTs (pulmonary function testing).
Requirements
- Valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current certification.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology related to allergies, and ICD coding standards such as ICD-10.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for accurate documentation.
- Experience working with individuals with chronic conditions such as asthma or eczema is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients and collaborate with healthcare teams.
- Knowledge of infection control protocols and aseptic techniques essential for safe practice in clinical environments such as outpatient clinics or specialty practices.
Join us in providing exceptional allergy care that transforms lives! We value passionate professionals committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered services while fostering a supportive team environment dedicated to continuous learning and growth.
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
