RN, Allergy - Med Surg

RN, Allergy

Overview Location: Naperville & Bloomingdale, IL. Must be willing to travel to any of our Allergy locations. Dept: Allergy Hours: Full Time. 40 hours per week. Hours will vary. Clinic Hours: 7:30a -7:00p Mon-Fri, Rotating Saturdays 7:45a - 12:00p Good enough isn't for us. Duly Health and Care's team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work. Duly Health and Care works to understand what matters most to you. We recruit and retain team members who share a relentless passion and pride for helping others live happier and healthier lives. We invest in helping our team members develop their talents in a way that is rich in personal meaning. We invite you to join us, fulfill your purpose and make your mark! Holistic benefits designed to help our team members flourish in all aspects of their lives, including: Comprehensive medical and prescription drug benefits that include medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider. $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year. 40 hours paid volunteer time off. A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact 12 Weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members. 401(k) Match Profit-sharing program 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 not limited to asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and atopic dermatitis. Responsibilities 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 risk 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 preauthorization's and setting up deliveries for biologic medications. Qualifications Education/Training * Graduated of an accredited School of Nursing; RN with ADN or BSN Experience * Preferred one year of nursing experience; inpatient or outpatient License / Registration / Certification * Unrestricted Licensed RN, in the state of Illinois * BLS Certification required * Certification in Asthma Education by the National Asthma Educator Certification Board, preferred MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * 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.