What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flu Vaccination Nurse (LVN/LPN) position at AMN Healthcare?
As a flu shot nurse you will be administering flu vaccinations to patients of different ages in a clinical setting. You must be able to answer patients' questions on potential side effects and other related issues, while ensuring patient comfort and monitoring their reaction to the shots.
Responsibilities Include:
*Must have Ambulatory or clinic experience and EPIC EMR; telephone messaging experience is a plus. Primary Duties: managing telephone and email messages with the scope of an LVN and utilizing the department tools (SmartPhrases and escalation)
Responsibilities Include:
- Administering flu shots to patients.
- Drafting immunization programs for patients, schools, and clinics.
- Monitoring patients' reactions to vaccinations during the administration of shots.
- Implementing and adhering to infection-control policies and procedures.
- Keeping patients calm and establishing trust.
- Providing advice and emotional support to patients.
- Complying with recordkeeping and reporting standards as set out by the CDC and the healthcare facility.
- Ensuring that flu vaccinations are stored correctly and securely.
- Maintaining the inventory of supplies needed to administer the shots.
- Supporting with any other needs at facility
*Must have Ambulatory or clinic experience and EPIC EMR; telephone messaging experience is a plus. Primary Duties: managing telephone and email messages with the scope of an LVN and utilizing the department tools (SmartPhrases and escalation)