Allergy Nurse - Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
About the Job
Basic Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited nursing program
- Minimum of 1 years relevant work experience
Additional Information
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Adheres to regulatory guidelines i.e. AAAHC, DPH, OSHA, etc.
- Adheres to departmental and unit specific policies, procedures, clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Participates in development and revision of policies procedures and protocols.
- Participates in staff education.
- Maintains licensure and continuing education requirements.
- Acts as a resource person for immunization and desensitization information for nursing and medical staff.
- Functions as a liaison between the part-time allergist and patients.
- Attends staff meetings and educational offerings required by the Department.
- Participates in organizational performance improvement activities.
- Provides coverage to other areas as necessary.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Acts as a preceptor and participates in the orientation of new personnel.
- Plans for time off in advance and according to clinic policy.
- Provides proper notification for absences or tardiness.
- Is punctual and prepared for duties at start of shift.
- Assumes responsibility for transferring work assignment to another staff nurse when leaves from work are planned.
- Demonstrates caring and willingness to help in all interactions.
- Cooperates and complies with goals/projects of clinic and department.
- Utilizes time productively.
- Is flexible and responsive to the needs of the clinic and department in regard to work schedule.
- Maintains professional conduct and appearance.
- Compliance: Understands the expectations and professional responsibilities of the department. Uses the standards, practices, and procedures of the department. Complies with HUHS educational and training requirements. Reports non-compliance incidents to the supervisor, manager, and/or Compliance Officer.
CLINICAL SKILLS:
- Performs allergy testing according to policy and procedure.
- Performs allergy immunotherapy according to policy and procedure.
Source : Harvard University