The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be supporting physicians in the medical offices specialized in allergy and asthma treatments to ensure safe and quality patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist the physician as instructed with patient care during office visits.
• Perform diagnostic procedures, such as skin testing, pulmonary function testing, and drawing blood for laboratory tests.
• Administer immunotherapy injections and maintain extract and records of treatment.
• Treat emergency and priority patients, including the use of CPR, if necessary.
• Assist the physician with patients by telephone, including instructions to sick patients and prescription refills.
• Assist in management and treatment of reactions which occur secondary to immunotherapy.
• Maintain an aseptic environment appropriate for medical office.
• Educate patients on their physical condition, treatment plan, use of equipment and medication delivery devices, environmental controls and any other issues which may affect the patient’s care,
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or MA
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to travel to multiple office locations as needed
• Familiarity with clinic health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology