Staff Nurse (Lpn / Rn) - Float

A specialty healthcare network in New York City is currently seeking a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing team in Manhattan. In this role, the Staff Nurse (LPN / RN) will be responsible for providing full time nursing support services to the Allergy Physician.
Responsibilities:
The Staff Nurse (LPN / RN) will:

• Review schedule and direct patients to appropriate office location (shot room, testing, physician treatment room)
• Take patient vital signs
• Apply first and second set testing and read test results
• Review treatment log and administer allergy immunotherapy
• Set up allergy treatment rooms for the day's services
• Prepare serum trays, syringes, gauze and alcohol for allergy shot rooms
• Refill testing trays, as needed
• Review and implement anaphylaxis protocol, as needed
• Maintain post-injection resting rooms, restock patient information brochures, etc.
• Respond to patient telephone inquiries, as directed
• Restock rooms, as needed
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Computer savvy
• Patient oriented
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized