Clinic & Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN)

Location: 1620 S Queen St, Suite 2, York, PA 17403

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly • Travel: Yes, to other clinic locations • Schedule: PRN (as needed) on any day of the week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

About Allergy & Asthma Specialists

Allergy & Asthma Specialists is now affiliated with Family Allergy & Asthma. With over 40 years of expertise in treating allergies and asthma, our team of outstanding physicians—all board certified and fellowship trained in adult and pediatric allergy, asthma, and immunology—along with a nurse practitioner, provides exceptional care. Our seven offices are conveniently located with hours designed to fit your busy schedule.

About the Role

The Clinic Nurse/Injection Room LPN/RN demonstrates knowledge and application of job duties within their scope of practice, functioning under the direction of their manager(s) and/or Director(s). Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, promoting independence, adhering to attendance policies, encouraging socialization, advocating for patient quality of life, and maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory, and organizational standards. The role supports the company’s core values while interacting respectfully with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms for patients and set up for allergy testing each morning.
• Calibrate PFT sensor daily.
• Escort patients to treatment rooms and prepare them for the doctor’s visit.
• Assist the doctor with skin testing and other procedures as ordered.
• Send prescriptions, complete asthma care plans, and discharge summaries.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system.
• Prepare and administer medications as requested by the doctor.
• Perform pulmonary function testing, FeNO testing, and peak flow monitoring.
• Provide patient education regarding medications and environmental control.
• Prepare and administer nebulized medication, including patient education if needed.
• Scan testing sheets and schedule appointments for outpatient procedures.
• Administer allergy injections and manage all duties of the shot room.
• Keep clinical areas, exam rooms, and supplies organized and stocked.
• Stock samples and sample bags on shelves.
• Communicate with injection room staff when emergency medications are used and need reordering.
• Check and log refrigerator temperatures daily.
• Complete all tasks in Triage when scheduled.
• Prepare patient information folders and Environmental Control packets.
• Prepare I.D. and scratch trays.
• Shut down and plug in computers (pack if needed) and plug in otoscopes at the end of the day.
• Transport supplies (box) to and from satellite offices as needed.
• Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Cover Injection Room and/or Front Offices as needed.
• Train new staff as directed.
• Work with Healix & Specialty pharmacies to process Biologics/IVIG prescriptions and forms:
  • Track shipments and inventory of Biologics.
  • Obtain prior authorizations as needed.
• Cross-train for Triage Nurse position and cover as needed.
• Run and maintain Emerald22 as needed.
• Order supplies through the approved clinic procedure.

Injection Room Responsibilities

• Prepare the injection room area each morning.
• Administer allergy injections.
• Restock the area as needed and order supplies.
• Re-order vials in a timely manner.
• Organize refrigerated vials in appropriate bins.
• Log daily refrigerator temperatures.
• Monitor shot cards monthly and discard expired vials.
• Ensure consent forms are signed and explain shot room policies to new patients.
• Educate patients on first injection policy.
• Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Stay the required 30 minutes after the last injection is given before lunch or the end of the day.
• Clean toy and lobby areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all medications and IT treatment.
• Effectively manage emergency procedures and protocols.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to fluently speak and read English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, policies, patient care plans, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • LPN: Diploma from an accredited LPN program.
  • RN: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certifications/Licensure:
  • Current, valid, compact LPN or RN license in good standing to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.
  • Current, valid CPR certification.
  • Valid driver’s license.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of related nursing experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, bend, and sit.
• On average, injection room or clinic staff may stand or walk 80% of their shift.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Specific communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear in order to converse with others, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Noise level is usually moderate; lighting is standard.
• Exposure to infectious waste, potential allergens in concentrated forms, diseases, and conditions.