Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Fairfield ENT

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position This position works days, 8 to 5 pm, three days a week, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and compassionate Allergy Nurse to join our allergy team. The Allergy Nurse will support physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic and immunologic conditions, including administering immunotherapy, performing diagnostic testing, educating patients, and compounding allergy extracts.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform allergy testing procedures including skin prick and intradermal.
• Administer allergy immunotherapy and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
• Compound allergy extract prescription sets accurately according to provider protocols and safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain allergen dilution boards, ensuring proper dilution, labeling, and expiration tracking.
• Educate patients and families on allergic conditions, medication use, environmental controls, and immunotherapy compliance.
• Maintain strict compliance with clinical safety protocols, especially in handling and mixing allergen extracts.
• Document all patient interactions, testing, and treatments in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Monitor and manage inventory of allergy testing and injection supplies, including extract components and mixing materials.
• Participate in staff training, quality assurance, and continuing education activities.

Under the direction of a Licensed Professional (e.g., Physician or Nurse Practitioner), the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying and determining the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care.  The LPN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.  The LPN complies to all documentation standards within the scope of the Medical Assistant and the LPN role.

Essential Job Functions
• Analyzes the assessment data, evaluates patient's condition, and collaborates with the provider to develop and maintain the patient's plan of care.
• Provides education to patients, families, and staff members, in conjunction with other healthcare entities, under the direction of the provider or manager.
• Coordinates the care of the patient with other healthcare entities according to the patient's plan of care.
• Administers medications in a safe manner, which is consistent with the organizations policies and procedures as well as the state requirements with which they are licensed in.
• LPNs in a lead position serve as subject matter experts and clinical and professional mentors within the practice.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the state of employment or LPN applicant (required)
BLS certification is preferred upon hire and required within 30 days and/or prior to independent patient care

Education
None

Work Experience
1 year of clinical patient care experience (preferred)

Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
 

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Fairfield ENT - MHP Cincinnati, LLC

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, a