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Posted Job Title
Part Time Veterinary Nurse
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
This nurse will work in 24/7 areas of the hospital covering for high patient volumes, sick and vacation time. This nurse will provide all aspects of patient care.
Job Description
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Work as a nurse providing patient care in the following areas: ES, ICU, WARDS, other specialty areas.

• Administer medication IV, SQ, IM
• venipuncture
• triage and vital assessment
• pain management
• IV catheters, urinary catheters
• Client communication
• Emergency care/CPR
• Setting up infusions

This is a physical position that requires the ability to lift between 25-50 pounds with assistance. Frequent kneeling, reaching, crouching on the floors, standing for prolonged periods of time.
High noise environment at times, with barking dogs
QUALIFICATIONS

• CVT
• 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN CRITICAL CARE OR SPECIALTY
• FLEXIBLE

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine
Pay Range
$7.25 - $155.75
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Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.