Registered Nurse (Vaccination) - Per Diem

Role

Chesapeake Regional Rx is seeking a per-diem RN who can administer Vaccinations, and provide education as needed.

Job Function

• Assisting with setup and break-down of wellness/immunization clinics.
• Transporting vaccine(s) and sharps.
• Assisting with completion of immunization consent forms.
• Proficient in intramuscular injection technique and subcutaneous injection technique.
• Administer vaccines (per manufacturer instructions) and educates clients and caregivers about age-specific immunizations, precautions/contraindications, and possible adverse reactions.
• Transport of vaccine(s) and maintaining the cold chain.
• Proper biohazardous waste transport and disposal.
• Maintains appropriate infection control standards and precautions.
• Maintains compliance with wellness specific policies and procedures.
• Emergency management, i.e., adverse reactions, anaphylaxis.
• Reporting of incidents and/or injuries/needle sticks.
• Proper biohazardous waste process/protocols.
• Proper utilization of PPE.

Attitude/Skills

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expected standards of care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of patients.
• Provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with other health care team members. Demonstrates organizational skills that maintain safe delivery of the standard of care for assigned patients/families; manages own assignment by delegating effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
• Administers medications and treatments according to policy/procedure. Recognizes acute changes in patient status and intervenes appropriately.
• Adheres to practice guidelines specific to the care setting: a) utilizes standards, policies, and procedures to support clinical decision-making, b) seeks guidance from appropriate resources c) demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• DE licensed Registered Nurse.
• Ability to Immunize.
• BLS/CPR required through the American Heart Association.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; effective interpersonal skills.
• 2-3 years nursing experience.
• Ability to work independently.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is: 35 - 38 USD per hour (Business).

Nursing

Nursing

Wilmington, DE

Wilmington, DE