Wellness Immunization Clinic Nurse (LPN)

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.