RN-Allergy, PRN

Duly Healthcare • Naperville, IL, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Location: Naperville

Department: Allergy

Hours: PRN. Day Shift, Monday-Friday.

Are you ready to challenge the expected to deliver the extraordinary?

An allergy, asthma, and immunology nurse is a registered nurse who focuses on the care of patients with chronic allergic conditions. These conditions include but are not limited to asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and atopic dermatitis.

Responsibilities

The Journeys and Adventures that Await

The allergy nurse is responsible for rooming, taking histories and vitals for all patients. The nurse then carries out orders from the physician for specialized diagnostic procedures that include:

skin testing and intradermal testing
skin patch testing
pulmonary function testing
exercise treadmill testing
administering food and drug challenges
close monitoring of patients for risks associated with procedures
management of systemic reactions in the office

In addition, the nurse is responsible for an immunotherapy shot and biologic clinic under the direct supervision of the physician.

The allergy nurse also has administrative duties such as but not limited to answering patient phone calls and/or MyChart requests, reordering medications, and calling for preauthorizations and setting up deliveries for biologic medications.

Qualifications

The Experiences You Bring

Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing; RN with ADN or BSN
Preferred one year of nursing experience; inpatient or outpatient
Unrestricted Licensed RN in the state of Illinois
BLS Certification required
Certification in Asthma Education by the National Asthma Educator Certification Board, preferred
Possess the cognitive skills required to perform skin testing and intradermal testing, skin patch testing, administering food and drugs for oral challenges, and performing pulmonary function testing
Proficient in administering PO, IM, subcutaneous, and inhalant medications as well as intradermal and percutaneous testing
Diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis in the outpatient setting; prompt assessment of vitals, administration of oral and IM medications, and coordination of care with EMS
Must be able to get along with others, to be a team player, to accept constructive criticism from your supervisor and be able to follow work rules.
Basic computer skills: EMR required, Epic and Merge systems preferred.
High level of organizational skills, ability to multi-task, to think critically with excellent communication with the medical team, and to analyze and interpret extensive data.
Provide compassionate care to patients and family members dealing with serious/potentially life-threatening medical issues and sometimes traumatic emotional events.

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