Licensed Practical Nurse- Allergy

SDG MGMT Company; New London (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (Virtual Care included)

HSA/FSA

Dental

Vision

401K

Short Term Disability

Transit pre-tax savings

Birthday personal holiday

Employee discounts on Schweiger skin &

cosmetic services

Job summary

Schweiger Dermatology is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (Allergy) at our New London office to deliver high-quality patient care and education, with a focus on allergy testing and immunotherapy. Prior allergy experience and an active LPN license are required, along with NCLEX-PN certification.

You will administer medications and allergy shots under supervision, prepare testing materials, perform lung function tests, maintain EMR records, and assist providers in a busy allergy

Qualifications

• Allergy experience is required.
• Graduate from an LPN program approved by the state Education Department.
• Must pass the NCLEX-PN exam and hold an active LPN license.
• CPR and AED certifications are required.
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems.
• Computer savvy with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent patient relations and customer service.
• Open availability to work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care and education for allergy patients.
• Administer medications and allergy shots under supervision.
• Prepare supplies for allergy testing and treatments.
• Perform lung function testing (FeNO and Spirometry).
• Maintain EMR documentation and patient records.
• Assist in immunotherapy vial mixing and safety procedures.
• Ensure allergy test sets and emergency kits are up to date.
• Observe and report vitals and reactions to treatments.

Skills

Allergy experience

EMR software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient relations

Customer service

Education

LPN education program

NCLEX-PN

Active LPN license

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Company Overview

Schweiger is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 580+ healthcare providers and over 170+ offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services with over 2.5 million patient visits annually.

Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members.

Schweiger has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger has also received Great Place to Work certification. To learn more, click here.

Employee Experience

• Positive work environment with the tools you need to do your job and grow
• Full time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for: Medical ( Virtual Care included) , HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date
• 401K after 30 days of employment
• Company Sponsored Short Term Disability ( Only applicable for non-California employee )
• Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
• Your birthday is an additional personal holiday
• Part-time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for: Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire
• 401K after 30 days of employment
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic services

Job Summary

Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse - Allergy at our New London Office. The Licensed Practical Nurse - Allergy will provide a high level of general care and education to patients by using their knowledge and skills to promote the goal of The Ultimate Patient Experience. Previous allergy experience required.

Schedule

Schedule: Full time, 30+ hours. Availability Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays within operating hours of 7am-7pm. Open Flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere to enhance the quality of service and care offered to patients and for respective provider(s).
• Provide general care and education to patients in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, including allergy shots, under the direct or indirect supervision from a provider.
• Prepare necessary supplies for allergy testing and treatments.
• Perform lung function testing (FeNO and Spirometry) with and without bronchodilators.
• Assist in the interpretation of patch testing results and perform placement and removal as directed by an RN or provider.
• Maintain the immunotherapy room with necessary supplies and materials, ensuring cleanliness.
• Administer allergy shots and ensuring provider is on site.
• Observes, records and reports patients' vitals and reactions to treatments.
• Assesses patients' needs and suggest solutions to patient care problems.
• Supervise triaging of patient communications (through email and/or portal).
• Maintains accurate patient records, document all visits in EMR.
• Assures patient stays for required observation time after injections.
• Learn and perform immunotherapy vial mixing procedures and proper documentation in accordance with current regulations.
• Reacts appropriately in patient reaction situations, informs physician and/or other clinical staff as necessary to mitigate adverse reactions.
• Assist providers in recording prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, prescriptions, prior authorization (including biologics), and procedures within established guidelines.
• Understand provider to patient flow and anticipate provider's next steps to the best of their ability.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and sound knowledge base in the provision of quality patient care.
• Ensure allergy test sets and emergency kits are filled, current, and up to date.
• Confirm that insurance benefits have been verified prior to the preparation of allergy serums.
• Regularly interact with physicians, other providers, and staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate articles, journals, and related materials; and by attending seminars and conferences as needed.
• Report improperly operating medical equipment and instruments to the supervisor.
• Perform inventory responsibilities, including but not limited to, ordering and stocking of supplies and equipment as requested.

Qualifications

• Previous Allergy experience required.
• Graduate from an LPN education program approved by the respective state Education Department.
• Pass the NCLEX-PN examination.
• Active LPN license in the state working in required.
• CPR and AED Certifications required.
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems.
• Must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent patient relations and customer service skills.
• Open availability to