Allergy Laboratory Nurse Manager

Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists is a privately-owned specialty practice that cares about finding the cause of patient’s allergy and asthma symptoms. We are well known for our thorough work-up so the best treatment can be offered to help our patients feel better.

A nonexempt position responsible for day-to-day operation of the Allergy Laboratory, other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Promote team ethics and professionalism.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Allergy Laboratory.
• Oversee Allergy Laboratory Nurse Supervisor and Provider Nurse Supervisor building interdepartmental communication, knowledge and procedures.
• Ensure professional, accurate and prompt service to patients and internal employees.
• Oversee training of Allergy Lab Nurses and Allergy Lab Assistant.
• Explain procedures and treatments in a calm, professional, pleasant manner to patient to gain cooperation and understanding.
• Responsible for the safety of the patient and the allergy lab staff.
• Notify physician and/or Administrator of any adverse reactions to skin testing or allergy injections.
• Oversee vaccine order process into Allergy Lab System for making new vaccine.
• Oversee the preparation of the individual patient vaccine as ordered by the provider.
• Conduct immunotherapy instruction, home immunotherapy instruction, and epinephrine administration instruction, as needed.
• Prepare extract solution for testing and verify expiration dates.
• Document phone conversations recording pertinent patient information.
• Responds to critical patient incidents using nursing standards, policies, procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator.
• Oversee the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.
• Fulfill organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights and sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Attend and participate in team and departmental meetings.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists confidentiality policy.
• Represent Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists in a positive and professional manner.

Education:

Current Registered Nurse License or Licensed Practical Nurse License, current CPR certification and supervisory experience.

Experience:

One year of experience in allergy related practice and at least one year supervisory experience.

Benefits

• 401 (k)
• 401 (k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Office has one location.