Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN)
Location: 1085 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240. Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Non‑exempt, hourly; travel to other clinic locations required.
About the role
Founded in 1979, Family Allergy & Asthma is one of the nation’s leading allergy and asthma practice groups, serving patients across Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. With more than 100 allergists, the organization delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered allergy and immunology care, including allergy and asthma evaluation and treatment; environmental, food, and drug allergy testing; pulmonary function testing; high‑risk food challenges; sublingual immunotherapy; aspirin desensitization; and food immunotherapy.
Position summary
The Injection Room Nurse (LPN/RN) demonstrates knowledge and application of job duties within scope of practice under the direction of managers and/or Directors; interacts respectfully with all staff levels; provides direct nursing care during assigned hours; participates in department activities; promotes independence and adherence to attendance policy; advocates for patient quality of life while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards; and supports the company’s core values.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the injection room area each morning
- Administer allergy injections
- Re‑stock area and order supplies through the approved clinical procedure
- Complete daily log of charges and total at end of day
- Collect co‑pays and write out patient receipts
- 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; 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 end of day
- Clean toy and lobby area
- Maintain knowledge of all medications and IT treatment
- Check emergency medications monthly and reorder as needed
- Effectively manage emergency procedures and protocols
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Director
Requirements
Abilities, knowledge & skills
- Effective communication skills, including fluency in speaking and reading English
- Ability to read and interpret 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
Education
- LPN: Diploma from an accredited LPN program
- RN: Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university
Certifications & licensure
- Current, valid LPN or RN license in good standing to practice in the State of Ohio
- Current, valid CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license
Experience
- Minimum of 1–2 years of related nursing experience
Physical demands
- 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 be standing or walking 80% of their shift
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
- Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Specific communication abilities: ability to talk and hear to converse, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work environment
- Noise level usually moderate; lighting in the standard range
- Subject to infectious waste, potential exposure to allergens in concentrated forms, diseases, and conditions