Chesapeake Regional Pharmacy Services, a certified Woman-owned and Minority-owned business by the Delaware office of supplier diversity. Our pharmacy was established in Wilmington, DE by pharmacists who share a passion for providing patient-centric and specialized care to patients requiring long term care in the Mid-Atlantic Region (DE, MD, NJ, PA).
We have a rare opportunity! Looking for a position to supplement your primary position. We will schedule you according to your availability.
We are looking for an RN who can put on many Hats within a Long-Term Care Pharmacy.
Role:
Chesapeake Regional Rx is seeking a per-diem RN who can administer Vaccinations, and provide education as needed.
Job Function:
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.
- 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
The pay range for this role is:32 - 38 USD per hour(Business)
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