Allergy Nurse

Overview

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, 40 hours / week
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday;
  Day Shift, Rotating Saturdays
• Location:
  
  Naperville, Travel Required

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

The RN for Allergy 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 preauthorizations and setting up deliveries for biologic medications.

Education

Graduated of an accredited School of Nursing; RN with ADN or BSN

Experience

• 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.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $28-42, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.