Wellness Immunization Clinic Nurse (LPN)

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　　Requisition #:

　　193049

　　Location:

　　Bear, DE 19701

　　Category:

　　LPN/LVN

　　Salary:

　　$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

　　Position Details

　　Job Overview

　　Aveanna Healthcare, the heart of caring for patients in the wellness and immunization line of business, is seeking nurses i.e. Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse to work per-diem assignments for wellness and immunization clinics. The wellness/immunization clinic nurse performs biometric screenings and immunizations at Aveanna Healthcare clinics.

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Assisting with setup and break-down of wellness clinics

　　Transporting CLIA Waived point of care testing device(s) (POCT) and sharps containers

　　Quality control testing and calibration of CLIA Waived point of care testing device(s) (POCT)

　　Assisting with completion of consent forms

　　Completion of biometric screenings (operation of CLIA Waived point of care testing device(s) (POCT) i.e. cholesterol, glucose, Hgb-A1c, blood pressure, height, weight, body fat%/BMI, Osteoporosis T-Score, Dermaview, hip-waist ratio, cotinine, COVID-19 rapid testing, spirometry testing, genetic testing, prostate specific antigen, C-reactive screening

　　Proficient in fingerstick technique and if applicable, phlebotomy

　　Maintains compliance with wellness specific policies and procedures

　　Assisting patients in clinical research organizations

　　Reporting of incidents and/or injuries/needle sticks

　　Proper biohazardous waste utilization , transport and disposal

　　Maintains appropriate infection control standards and precautions

　　Proper utilization of PPE

　　IMMUNIZATION CLINIC NURSE:

　　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. Administration of epinephrine per physician order

　　Reporting of incidents and/or injuries/needle sticks

　　Proper biohazardous waste process/protocols

　　Proper utilization of PPE

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Active and in good standing nursing license i.e. Registered nurse, Licensed practical nurse, Licensed vocational nurse

　　Meets professional nursing standards and pertinent local, state, and federal requirements

　　Strong therapeutic communication skills

　　Preferred administrative data entry work experience, but not required

　　Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

　　Flexibility and timeliness in completing assigned tasks

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

　　Must be able to travel up to 30 miles, 10% of the time

　　Must be able to lift 50 pounds

　　Must complete OSHA Respiratory Protection Program: i.e. N-95 respirator, face shields/goggles, gloves, gowns and if applicable, shoe coverings.

　　Must be able to sufficiently move equipment without assistance.

　　Must be able to sustain prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting.

　　Must be able to sit and climb stairs.

　　Must have visual and hearing acuity.

　　Environment

　　Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.

　　Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

　　Other Duties

　　Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

　　As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

　　Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California (https://www.aveanna.com/CCPANotice.html)

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