Wellness Immunization Student Nurse

Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Brookline
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Position overview:According to the federal CARES Act and in the states where regulations apply, vaccinations during the Covid-19 pandemic may be administered by a student nurse under direct supervision of a healthcare professional I.e. physician, registered nurse. Aveanna Healthcare, the heart of caring for patients in the wellness and immunization line of business, is seeking student nurses to assist with Covd-19 vaccinations at mass vaccination sites, community health fairs, employer groups etc. This pertains to student nurses in their senior year of nursing school (obtaining graduate nurse status) and must pass the Aveanna required training and competency program successfully.STUDENT NURSE - Job Responsibilities:Preparing, distributing and administering vaccination(s) prescribed by physicians standing ordersAdminister vaccines (per manufacturer instructions), and educates patients and caregivers about age specific immunizations, precautions/contraindications and possible adverse reactionsAssisting with setup and break-down of immunization clinicsCharting, either handwritten or via data entered into a computerIf applicable, assisting patients with completion of vaccination consent formsProviding individual patient education, in accordance with accepted nursing practice regarding vaccine administrationUtilized therapeutic communication techniques in order to facilitate the patient's optimum level of wellnessAssisting in the management of potential vaccine reaction(s) I.e. localized, psychological fright, presyncope, and syncope (fainting), and anaphylaxisAdministers CPR according to American Heart Association or American Red Cross standards (Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider) to patients in cardiac arrest, or on an emergency basisMaintains compliance with wellness/immunization specific policies and proceduresReporting of incidents and/or injuries/needle sticksProper biohazardous waste utilization and disposalMaintains appropriate infection control standards and precautionsProper utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE)Minimum Requirements:Actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program and in their senior year of nursingMeets professional nursing standards and pertinent local, state, and federal requirementsStrong therapeutic communication SkillsPreferred administrative data entry work experience, but not requiredStrong organizational skills with attention to detailFlexibility and timeliness in completing assigned tasksPhysical Requirements:Must be able to speak, write, read and understand EnglishMust be able to travel up to 30 milesMust be able to lift 50 poundsMust complete OSHA's Respiratory Protection Program I.e. N-95 respirator, face shields/goggles, gloves, gowns and if applicable, show coveringsMust be able to sufficiently move equipment without assistanceProlonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingMust be able to sit and climb stairsMust have visual and hearing acuityEnvironment:Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionsPossible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesOther Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Benefits:Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance*Paid Time Off Available*401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Matching*Easy access to state of the art technology for electronic charting during point of care24 Hour 7 Days a Week Team Support for direct clinical and scheduling assistanceHourly Pay & Weekly PaychecksFlexible Scheduling (8, 10, and 12 hour shifts; Day/Night/Weekends available)Potential for OvertimePaid Training & Continuous Professional DevelopmentBenefit eligibility is dependent on employment status*Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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