Job Description

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MO-Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St Louis

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

We are looking for a vaccination nurse to serve the St. Charles County territory.

• Paid drive time between clinics
• .70/mile
• Wage: $26.50/hour
• Schedule: Two shifts Minimum per week, Flexible from September - Mid November. Minimal weekend coverage needed.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the administration of vaccinations services to clients in public and private facilities. Ensures compliance with established policies, practices, protocols, and possessional and public health standards.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess, teach and administer immunizations, tuberculin testing, and/or any other services according to policies and procedures.
• Accepts lead positions and manage, train and oversee volunteers and paperwork assigned to the clinic, as needed.
• Performs functions and documentation requirements according to the Community Services Policy & Procedure Manual.
• Provides cost-effective care within the fiscal parameters allotted. Exercise prudent, efficient and safe use of medical supplies, nursing bags and contents, vaccines, and any other medical equipment protecting them from theft, abuse and weather at all times. Has financial responsibility for all unaccounted, missing or damaged vaccines, monies, and or supplies.
• Informs the Coordinator or Director immediately of any patient incidents and/or clinic concerns.
• Administers around 25 vaccinations per hour.
• Participates in annual influenza orientations.
• Completes all clinic paperwork and returns all clinic documents in a timely manner.
• Has knowledge of and utilizes defensive driving skills.
• Effectively communicates with all staff, volunteers and clients.
• Possesses the ability to deal with abrupt schedule changes during routine working hours and the potential to work in undesirable geographic areas, as scheduled.
• Employee has access to patient Protected Health Information and will keep such information confidential and will be held accountable under HIPAA/HITECH regulations.
• ​Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to medical-surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

 
State of Work Location: Illinois

• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• And
• Driver License – State Issued
• And
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• And
• Driver License – State Issued
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State 
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• And
• Driver License – State Issued
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State 
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• And
• Driver License – State Issued
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State 
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1925010215 Vaccination Clinic

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options:  our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Relief, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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