Licensed Practical Nurse - Allergy & Asthma

Pediatrics Northwest; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Profit Sharing

Paid time off (PTO) 3 weeks

Life Insurance

Voluntary Insurance Plans

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pediatrics Northwest is seeking a Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support allergy and asthma care across Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and Federal Way clinics, with occasional travel to other sites as staffing requires.

The role includes allergy testing, helping with procedures, administering medications and immunotherapy, documenting results in the EMR, and educating families while maintaining patient safety on 10-hour days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and HIPAA confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history and review medications, allergies, and visit purpose.
• Take vital signs including height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
• Conduct allergy testing (intradermal and prick testing).
• Assist Providers and RN with in-clinic procedures and challenges.
• Perform pulmonary function tests under established protocols.
• Administer medications and immunotherapy as directed.
• Document patient information and treatments accurately in the EMR.
• Monitor patients during treatments and report changes to the Provider or RN.
• Educate patients and families about asthma and allergy management.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies; ensure safety and readiness for emergencies.

Job description

Job Title: Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse (Allergy and Asthma)

Work Location:Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and Federal Way. Occasional travel to other clinic locations based on staffing needs is required, as determined by the Managers or Administrators.

Schedule:Full-time, 10-hour days, variable days per week. No nights, no weekends, and closed for major holidays.

Pay:$33.21 - $46.21 per hour. Salary commensurate with experience.

Position Summary:

The Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for supporting clinicians in the delivery of asthma and allergy patient care, including point-of-care testing and clinical workflow. This role is essential to providing high-quality care and assisting with medical procedures, administering medications, and providing health education to families, under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or a clinician.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient medical history, reviews medication dosage and frequency, patient allergens, and confirms purpose of visit or treatment.
• Obtains vital signs,toincludeheight, weight,measureshead circumference,temperature, respirations, pulse rate,andblood pressure.
• Conducts allergy testing, including intradermal and prick testing.
• Assists Providers and RNwith food challenges, medication challenges, and other in-clinic procedures.
• Performs routine specialized procedures,such aspulmonary function tests(FeNOand spirometry), under established protocols.
• Immunotherapy administration as outlined on the Allergy Injection Record after thoroughly reviewing the Allergy/Immunology Pre-Injection Questionnaire.
• Medication administration as directed and ordered by the Clinician.
• Documents patient information, assessments, procedures, and treatments accurately, objectively, andin a timely mannerwithin the electronic medical record.
• Monitors patients during treatments and procedures, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the Provider orRN.
• Prioritizes patient safety during medication administration, allergy testing, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, and other specialty procedures.
• Reinforces patient and family educationregardingasthma, allergy conditions, medications, treatment plans, and home care as directed by the Clinician or RN.
• Reviews assigned EMR message pools and patient communications, addressing requests within the LPN scope of practice and routing concerns appropriately.
• Assistswith medication refill requests according to clinic-established policies and protocols.
• Entersanyprocedureor orderresults into the EMRsystem.
• Cleans and sanitizes exam and treatment roomsbetweenpatient visits.
• Stocksexam rooms withall neededsupplies(gloves, table paper, Kleenex, etc.) daily.
• Monitor andrefill allergy trayspromptly.
• Documenttheminimum/maximum temperaturesfor each fridge daily.
• Participates in daily treatment room safety checks and helps ensure emergency equipment and supplies are available and ready for use.
• Exercises emergency preparedness,responding quickly and effectivelytopatient emergencies, especially during procedures withhigh riskof anaphylaxisandassiststhe Provider and RNduring treatment of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
• Collaborateswith Clinicians, Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, and Patient Access staff to coordinate safe, efficient patient care.
• Maintainsaccurateand strict confidentiality of patient information inEMRsystem.
• Delivers compassionatesupport, attention, andassistanceto our patients and families.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Professional in all interactions, both in-person and written.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate patient records.
• Adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems (EMR).
• Adherence to HIPAA confidentiality laws.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Effective communication with colleagues and clinicians to enhance workflow.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma (or GED) and graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Health and Vision Insurance - Employee premium 100% covered by Peds NW
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Profit Sharing
• 3 weeks of PTO during first year of employment

Candidate required to pass background check and drug screen. Pediatrics Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pediatrics Northwest is adhering to Washington state regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare professionals, and all employees are required to be vaccinated.