The Public Health Division in the Department of Health and Social Services is currently recruiting for three (3) Licensed Vocational Nurses to be hired as Contract Employees-Professional. Incumbents in these contract positions will be assisting in the H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic Program.
These contract employees will assist the vaccine administrator with all aspects of pre and post vaccination activities; ensure that vaccination station maintains adequate supplies; instruct recipients on location of vaccination; assist vaccine recipients in preparing the site (roll up sleeve, remove arm from shirt/blouse, etc.) apply dressing to the vaccination site; instruct clients about care and changing of dressing. Vaccination assistants are also responsible for entering the vaccine and diluents lot numbers on the patients consent form and clinic record and providing the vaccine recipient with a vaccination card that documents when and where the vaccine was administered. Should be able to assume the role of vaccinator if necessary.
Incumbents receive administrative and clinical supervision from a higher-level health program or facility manager, with clinical supervision from a registered nurse or physician. Incumbents may give routine work instructions to support staff in a clinical setting.
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