Specialty Clinic Nurse Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology Clinic

• Job Summary
  • THE SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES STAFF NURSE is a professional nurse who assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for Patients/families in his/her area.
• Education
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
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  • Associate degree or diploma at least one year of recent nursing experience required, preferably in pediatrics, preferably in outpatient setting.
  • OR
  • BSN or MSN a minimum of 6 months experience preferred, preferably in pediatrics, preferably in outpatient setting
• Experience
• Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries
  • Current RN License in the State of Alabama
  • Current BLS Certification

Additional Information

Includes services of four Board Certified Allergist/Immunologists and six Board Certified Rheumatologists. Academic Fellows, Residents and Certified Nurse Practitioners also provide care in these areas, under the supervision of the Attending MD. Services with Allergy/Immunology cover a variety of diseases and conditions including but not limited to: Allergic Rhino-Conjunctivitis (Hay Fever), Allergic and Non-allergic Asthma, Urticaria (Hives), Angioedema (swelling disorders), Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), Allergies to foods/stinging insects/medications, hereditary immune deficiencies (Primary Immune Deficiencies). Services with Rheumatology cover a variety of diseases and conditions including but not limited to: autoimmune disorders, including juvenile arthritis, lupus, myositis, scleroderma and various vasculitides. A variety of treatment options are available such as Allergy Immunotherapy, Food and Medication Challenges, Biologic agents, intra-articular corticosteroid joint injections. For more information please visit the Allergy/Immunology  Website at  https://www.childrensal.org/allergy-immunology  and the Rheumatology Website at https://www.childrensal.org/rheumatology.