Vaccine RN - Seasonal

Registered Immunizer Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements:

• Active RN license in the state you’ll be working
• Minimum of 6 months clinical experience
• Active CPR or BLS Certification
• Comfortable administering a variety of vaccines, including COVID and Flu

Registered Immunizer Registered Nurse (RN) Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience administering a high volume of Vaccines

Responsibilities:

• During times where there aren’t vaccine appointments scheduled: Proactively engages customers throughout the store to educate them on available vaccination services, assess interest, and offer immunization screenings in accordance with program guidelines.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessment and administration of vaccinations of all patients assigned to them.
• Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• Demonstrates competency in patient care standards required for safe delivery of Immunizations. Will be competent in the assessment of patients via screening for immunizations complete and accurate clinical documentation.
• Manages time effectively and demonstrates basic leadership qualities in order to proactively deliver and manage appropriate patient care.
• Coordinates with Walgreens liaisons to arrive at the appropriate site for administration of vaccinations.
• Documents service provided in an acceptable time frame during or immediately after care is provided, leveraging the Vaccine Administration Record (VAR).
• Communicates changes in patient status to appropriate members of the staff to facilitate prompt attention to patient needs.
• Maximizes work efficiency through the use of computers and other technologies.
• Effectively uses available technology to communicate with liaisons.
• Effectively coordinates with liaisons during vaccination clinics.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities as assigned. Effectively communicates with agency staff, liaisons, Long-Term Care Facility staff, patients, and families.
• Under the direction of the patient's consent, safely administers vaccines provided in a manner consistent with established standards of practice and policy.
• Promptly communicates with patient's physician and supervisor regarding problems, change in status, need for other team involvement, and goal attainment.
• Thoroughly reports patient's care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care to an alternate nurse.