Job Description:
Shift: First Shift,Second Shift,Rotating
Vaccination Program Nurse
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is looking for a talented RNs with the highest level of professionalism to step into our culturally diverse and fast-paced facility!
Summary: The Vaccination Program Nurse will provide and facilitate COVID Vaccinations and ensures they are administered in accordance with licensure standards, policy and procedure guidelines, and organizational policy.
Hours: Varied Days/Evenings Monday - Saturday (including extended hours for clinical vaccination days)
Position Responsibilities/Duties:
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Provide safe and knowledgeable delivery of the COVID-19 Vaccine
- Assist with setup and break-down of wellness/immunization clinics and transport of vaccine(s) and sharps
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Assist with completion of immunization consent forms for participants
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Perform intramuscular injection and subcutaneous injection proficiently
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Administer vaccines (per manufacturer instructions) proficiently and educate clients and caregivers about age specific immunizations, precautions/contraindications and possible adverse reactions
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Transport vaccine(s) and maintain the cold chain process to promote desirable temperature conditions to maintain the shelf-life of the product
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Ensure proper biohazardous waste transport and disposal
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Maintains appropriate infection control standards and precautions
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Maintain compliance with relevant policies and procedures pertaining to the role and function of nurses working in the wellness clinic
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Implement emergency management responses to i.e., adverse reactions, anaphylaxis administer epinephrine per physician order
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Report incidents and/or injuries/needle sticks
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Implement proper biohazardous waste process/protocols
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Implement proper utilization of PPE
Experience and Skills:
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At least 1 year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
- Valid and current NJ RN or LPN license
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Current CPR and valid driver’s license
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Certificate or diploma from an accredited medical training program
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Community health experience preferred
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Strong computer skills: EHR experience preferred
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Benefits:
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. provides a rewarding and challenging work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a very competitive benefits package which includes: a healthy work/life balance, generous paid time off, floating /paid holidays, competitive wages, Tuition Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan with company contribution, Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance.
From: Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers