Allergy Nurse- BWH

Position: Allergy Nurse- BWH- 32 Hours

Site:
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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STAFF

NURSE- ALLERGY CLINIC/ 32 Hours
- Full Time
- Rotating Variable/ BWH- CHESTNUT HILL

Excellent Care to Patients and Families
• The Best Staff
• In the Safest Environment

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT

The RN is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for a specified group of patients in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at 850 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill and other off-site locations, including but not limited to Brigham Medical Specialties at the Brigham Main Campus, Foxboro Medical Specialties, Faulkner Medical Specialties, and Hale Rheumatology.

Demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring of patients with complex needs. Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The RN is directly responsible to the Nurse Director and Practice Manager.

The RN is responsible for administration of allergen immunotherapy/ desensitization, allergy testing, oral challenge techniques, mixing and dilution of allergen extracts, patient education of allergen environmental control measures and the use of metered dose inhalers, breath activated inhalers, spacers, etc., performing pre and post bronchodilator spirometry.

RN is responsible for telephone call triage and contacting patients for changes in management.

This position is also responsible for maintaining the department’s perpetual inventory of samples and dispensing such samples per the direction of the physicians.

Typical Schedule and Locations:
Four 8 hour days. Clinical Hours of Operations Monday - Friday, generally 7:30 - 5:00. Will work at Allergy clinics at various off site locations.

Job Summary Principal Duties and Responsibilities

CLINICAL PRACTICE

A. Organization of Patient Care

• 1. Accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
• 2. Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity which includes primary and associate patients.
• 3. Continuity is maintained through clear and concise communication (verbal and written).

B. Quality of Care

• 1. Documentation is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
• 2. Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.
• 3. Plan of care includes education for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources. Specifically, advising patient and family regarding allergen environmental control measures and us of metered dose inhalers, breath activated inhalers, breath activated inhalers, spacers, etc. Accurately communications the physician’s instructions to the patient. Follows office protocol and physician direction when calling prescriptions to pharmacies, as well as with all other practice procedures.
• 4. Plan of care reflects discharge planning utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources. As ordered by the physician, discharge care includes blood tests, skin tests, pulmonary function test and reversal, EKG, immunotherapy and/or X-rays.
• 5. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• 6. Participates actively in the departmental and organization quality management and/or quality improvement programs. Is responsible for maintaining work environment based on JCASHO and DPH standards. Responsible for maintaining…