Job Competencies and Responsibilities :
Assist with completing monthly reporting of vaccine accountability, vaccine ordering, and reconciling in EMR, NYSIIS, and CIR.
Provide quality assurance of immunization administration and vaccine usage. Report to Nurse Manager of Vaccine Programs any concerns.
Maintain an awareness of current immunizations, to include proper sites and dosages, assuring that they remain current with best practices and studies.
Participate in offsite clinics (Flu, Back to School, TB, etc.) in all Sun River Health regions (may include after-hours and weekends).
Assist with community presentations and health fairs (may include after-hours and weekends).
Administer vaccines and medications, completes documentation with accuracy, following Sun River Health's protocols.
Create vaccine training material and conduct educational training sessions as instructed.
Will complete all duties assigned by the Nurse Manager of Vaccine Programs following the NYS LPN full scope of practice.
Maintain an inventory of the various drugs and supplies required for use; responsible for ordering and tracking all vaccines.
Assist with maintaining an inventory of the various vaccines required for use.
Communicate with staff regarding immunization changes and new products and procedures as needed.
Maintain professional competence through participation in staff development and educational training.
Must be able to travel to sites within all SRH regions.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Required Education / Experience :
Graduate of a Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program Major : Practical Nursing
Active NYS LPN licensure
Minimum of 3 years' experience working with vulnerable populations
Proficient in clinical skills such as vaccine administration for all ages following appropriate route and injection site, venipuncture, and point of care testing
EMR experience required
Travel Rn • New York, NY, United States