Vaccination Program Nurse - RN or LPN - Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
About the Job
Vaccination Program Nurse
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is looking for a talented RNs or LPNs 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:
- 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
- Assist with completion of immunization consent forms for participants
- Perform intramuscular injection and subcutaneous injection proficiently
- Administer vaccines (per manufacturer instructions) proficiently and educate clients and caregivers about age specific immunizations, precautions/contraindications and possible adverse reactions
- Transport vaccine(s) and maintain the cold chain process to promote desirable temperature conditions to maintain the shelf-life of the product
- Ensure proper biohazardous waste transport and disposal
- Maintains appropriate infection control standards and precautions
- Maintain compliance with relevant policies and procedures pertaining to the role and function of nurses working in the wellness clinic
- Implement emergency management responses to i.e., adverse reactions, anaphylaxis administer epinephrine per physician order
- Report incidents and/or injuries/needle sticks
- Implement proper biohazardous waste process/protocols
- Implement proper utilization of PPE
Keyword: Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Required Experience:
- At least 1 year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
- Valid and current NJ RN or LPN license
- Current CPR and valid driver’s license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certificate or diploma from an accredited medical training program
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Community health experience preferred
- Strong computer skills: EHR experience preferred
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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