CLINICAL NURSE II- Allergy Clinic- FT Days

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Allergy Clinic Nurse (RN)

Summary: An Allergy Clinic Nurse provides direct, high-quality patient care in the allergy/immunology clinic under physician supervision. The role focuses on allergy testing, immunotherapy administration, patient education, and coordination of care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments, triage, and allergy history taking; document findings in the electronic health record.
• Prepare and perform skin prick and intradermal allergy testing, monitor patients for reactions, and document results.
• Administer allergen immunotherapy injections (SCIT) per protocols; ensure accurate dosing, post-injection observation, and management of adverse reactions.
• Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and treatments; monitor for adverse effects and intervene as needed.
• Educate patients and families on test results, treatment plans, allergy management, epinephrine auto-injector use, and avoidance strategies.
• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and treatment planning; coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
• Assess vital signs; assist with spirometry/peak flow testing as appropriate; contribute to quality improvement efforts.
• Maintain clinic readiness: prepare exam rooms, sterilize equipment, manage inventory, and uphold infection control standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation, coding, and communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state; BLS certification required.
• Prior experience in allergy/immunology, or ambulatory care preferred; training in allergen immunotherapy a plus.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities; comfort working with diverse patient populations.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinic environment and adhere to safety protocols.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided.

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population.

As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.

Please note: A Nurse who voluntarily agrees to work in a "weekends only" position is not eligible for premium pay under Section 17.2.

Our Clinical Nurse (RN) job classification is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). CRONA is an independent union for Registered Nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. For more information, please visit the CRONA website at https://www.crona.org/.

NOTE: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the cost center in which the position resides. Please check AskHR for a complete listing of those cost centers requiring the ACLS certification.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• The Helping Role Establishes Therapeutic Relationships:
• Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing through being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts; providing emotional support and information; guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery/passage to death and in accordance with the patient's goals and culture.
• Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over plan of care.
• Diagnostic and Monitoring Functions:
• Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data as normal vs abnormal. Determines nursing diagnosis. Monitors and evaluates data as frequently as needed based on stability.
• Plans and Implements Therapeutic Interventions:
• Collaborates with the patient, family and members of health care team to develop an individualized plan of care. Implements nursing and medical interventions safely. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects.
• Teaching and Coaching, Patient and Staff Teaching:
• Assesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn. Teaches needed information for self-care and illness prevention. Adjusts information and expectations based on responses from patient, developmental levels, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations.
• Teaches other staff members both incidentally and/or through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.
• Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations:
• Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols.
• Monitors and Ensures Quality Healthcare Practices:
• Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.
• Organization and Work Role Functions:
• Integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed.
• Priorities:
• Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.
• Management and Delegation:
• Learns and utilizes the available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information regarding unusual clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments.
• Contributes to the knowledge and skill of other members of the nursing staff through one or more activities such as formal or informal teaching, participation on Shared Governance groups, professional publications and/or presentations.
• Education:
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning.
• Communication:
• Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
• Leadership:
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
• Professional Practice Evaluation:
• Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively in English.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare

Providers .

• CA-RN (Registered Nurse) .

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

• Frequent (please list each item under Comments). The work involves considerable exertion such as frequent lifting of