What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Coordinator position at Amergis?
The Registered Nurse – Clinic / Wellness / Immunization works in a variety of either remote or clinic locations to serve a specific population's health and wellness needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments effectively and efficiently to provide quality appropriate care in accordance with facility’s policies and protocols. These variety of sites include but are not limited to community or employment immunization clinics, wellness clinics, job safety and workers compensation sites and travel health clinics from pediatric to geriatric age populations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Evaluates a patient’s health status, estimates the level of health risk and informs / provides feedback to patients to motivate behavior change to reduce health risks
Identifies and prioritizes actions based on patient care requirements
Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and clinic / site policies
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment
Initiates patient and family education when appropriate
Documents patient’s responses to nursing care and other interventions as well as follow up recommendations
Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment
Must have working knowledge of universal precautions
Knowledge of protocols for reporting adverse reactions, incidents, and injuries
Knowledge of Workers Compensation assessments and reporting if applicable
Knowledge of Immunization and Vaccine schedules and safety
Administers vaccines or any necessary medications per site / facility protocols
Appropriately stores, transports, and handles vaccines
Safely and appropriately transports biological material, sharps, and other required supplies to clinic sites
Appropriately handles and disposes of biological waste
Completes appropriate participant consent forms and clinic records
Inputs information into the client’s database for tracking per policy / protocol and state regulations if applicable
Minimum Requirements :
Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
One year experience as a nurse in a clinic or immunization setting preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
