Allergy Nurse
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting physician with patient care by controlling allergy shot
patient flow, obtaining and documenting necessary history and vital signs, performing assigned
procedures, and providing patient education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides general care to patients. Administers prescribed testing, medications and treatments.
Maintains immunotherapy room with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness.
Observes, records and reports patients' vitals and reactions to treatments.
Assesses patient needs and suggests solutions to patient care problems.
Maintains accurate patient records.
Assures patient stays for required observation time after injection(s).
Reacts appropriately in patient reaction situations; informs physician and/or other clinical staff as
necessary to mitigate adverse reactions.
Learn and perform immunotherapy vial mixing procedures.
Demonstrates clinical competence and sound knowledge base in provision of quality patient care.
Serves as a role model and consultant to staff.
Regularly interacts with physicians and other departments in order to identify and resolve
problems.
Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate articles,
journals and related material; and by attending seminars and conferences, as needed.
Responsible for reporting improperly operating medical equipment and instruments to supervisor.
Responsible for following OSHA regulations.
Maintains patient, employee and clinic confidentiality.
REQUIREMENTS & PREFERNCES:
Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas;
CPR certification required (or willingness to obtain)
Clinical experience in allergy preferred, but not required
Must perform highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge, its application
to a variety of situations; and exercise independent judgment
Strong organizational and communication skills required
Electronic health records experience preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting: Average weight is 5-25 pounds for a distance up to 4 feet,