Vaccinators - Community Health - Per Diem - Bergen New Bridge Medical Center : Job Details

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Vaccinator.

Job Duties

Determines if the patient is eligible for the vaccine. Provides education to the patient about the vaccine and possible side effects. Obtains consent, reviews consent form, and completes documentation. Administers the vaccine and applies principals of infection control and safety. Documents pertinent information regarding patient's response. Checks to ensure that emergency equipment is on hand and in good working order. Follows policy and procedure on proper handling of sharps. Follows policy and procedure on proper handling of infectious waste, including needles. Collaborates with all members of the health care team. Provides clinical supervision of LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistant, Ward clerks, and ancillary staff.

Follows hand hygiene, personal protective equipment policies. Customer Service: Demonstrates respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, and caring. Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct. Familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision and Values Statement.

Other Job Duties Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy. Assists other personnel as needed. Basic Competencies Education Graduation from accredited school of Nursing. Licensure/Certifications: Current NJ licensure as RN BLS- CPR Staff working for Community Health require a NJ Driver's license.

Skills Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position. Bilingual preferred. Job Setting/Physical Demands All patient care areas. Frequently prolonged standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients. Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Registered Nurse.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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