Wellness Clinic Nurse (Per Diem)

Location Detail: 1290 Silas Deane Hwy Wethrsfld (10181) Shift Detail: Mon-Fri Job Summary: The Wellness Clinic Nurse is a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse who seeks to protect the community from vaccine‑preventable diseases by providing immunization services to the general public. The nurse assesses the immunization status of clients, administers vaccines, and educates clients and caregivers about immunizations. The Wellness Nurse also promotes the wellness of seniors in the community by providing awareness, motivation and tools that help them adapt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Key Areas of Responsibility Reviews protocols and age‑specific vaccine requirements prior to the opening of the clinic. Completes appropriate client immunization consent forms and clinic records to ensure correct vaccines are administered and documented. Prepares vaccines for administration according to manufacturer’s instructions and administers them using safe and proper techniques. Disposes of bio‑hazardous waste in the appropriate and prescribed manner. Has knowledge of Vaccine Safety Control requirement. Coordinates and maintains wellbeing programming, including but not limited to blood pressure clinics, diabetes and cholesterol screening. Provides educational information to clients based upon current health guidelines concerning hypertension, diabetes and elevated cholesterol, including referrals to clients PCP. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications One (1) year of prior professional nursing experience preferred. Active professional nursing license in the state of practice. Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements Knowledge of intramuscular injection technique, intradermal injection technique and subcutaneous injection technique. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hartford HealthCare