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Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The Division of Allergy has four clinic sites across the STL metro with 12 clinical faculty and 2 nurse practitioners. Our patients are primarily adults who are evaluated and treated for allergy and immunologic conditions. Allergy offers a wide array of therapies include immunotherapy, biologics, and IVIG infusions. Allergy's nurse coordinator team is currently comprised of six registered nurses who provide clinical backend support for our clinical providers. Nurse coordinators typically work autonomously with oversight from a nurse supervisor and their assigned faculty either in the clinic setting or remotely from home. A general overview of the work includes; triaging patient phone calls and messages, coordinating patient treatment orders and prior authorizations, coordinating patient allergy care, and providing education on allergy/immunology diseases and treatments. This position has the opportunity for hybrid scheduling after six months of successful employment. The hybrid schedule consists of two days WFH and three days in-clinic from 8a.m. - 4:30p.m. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients; completes health history and physical examination on patients; conveys findings to physician. Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, conveys findings to physician, attends inpatient rounds, coordinates patient appointments and assists with referrals to outside sources. Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties, including compliance with environmental safety regulations, infection control standards and quality assurance. Acts as liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families and health team members; explains routines and procedures to patients and coordinates patient care information to appropriate sources. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Requires protective devices Patient care setting Direct patient care setting Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Typically standing or walking Typically bending, crouching, stooping Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less) Equipment Office equipment Clinical/diagnostic equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required. Certifications /Professional Licenses : The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience: Nursing (2 Years)
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