Flu Vaccination Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Job Details

As a flu shot nurse you will be administering flu vaccinations to patients of different ages in a clinical setting. You must be able to answer patients' questions on potential side effects and other related issues, while ensuring patient comfort and monitoring their reaction to the shots.

Responsibilities Include:

• Administering flu shots to patients.
• Drafting immunization programs for patients, schools, and clinics.
• Monitoring patients' reactions to vaccinations during the administration of shots.
• Implementing and adhering to infection-control policies and procedures.
• Keeping patients calm and establishing trust.
• Providing advice and emotional support to patients.
• Complying with recordkeeping and reporting standards as set out by the CDC and the healthcare facility.
• Ensuring that flu vaccinations are stored correctly and securely.
• Maintaining the inventory of supplies needed to administer the shots.
• Supporting with any other needs at facility

*Must have Ambulatory or clinic experience and EPIC EMR

telephone messaging experience is a plus. Primary Duties: managing telephone and email messages with the scope of an LVN and utilizing the department tools (SmartPhrases and escalation)

Benefits

In addition to per diem assignments that let you choose your location and schedule, AMN Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Excellent Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits (for those determined to have worked full-time after a 12 month ACA eligibility period)
• Supplemental Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical Indemnity, Life Insurance with optional Critical Illness and Short Term Disability.
• 401k
• FREE Online CEU's to all Active Staff'

About Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.