Wellness Clinic Nurse (Per Diem)

Wellness Clinic Nurse

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Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.

JOB SUMMARY

The Wellness Clinic Nurse 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, prepares vaccines, administers vaccines, and educates clients and caregivers about immunizations.

• Prepares vaccines for administration according to manufacturer's instructions and administers them using safe and proper techniques.
• Reviews protocols, standing orders, vaccine eligibility, 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.
• Disposes of bio-hazardous waste in the appropriate and prescribed manner.
• Observes for and response to adverse reactions following vaccination according to protocols and standing orders.
• Perform other related duties as required including but not limited to blood pressure clinics, diabetes and cholesterol screening

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program, as applicable to licensure

Experience: Prior nursing experience in immunization, ambulatory, community, public health, occupational health, or similar clinical setting preferred

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Active CT LPN License

Language Skills: Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information in English.