Registered Nurse (Vaccination) - Per Diem

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

35 - 38 USD per hour(Business)