COVID Vaccinator: Student Nurse

Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

As Lehigh Valley Health Network prepares to immunize our community against COVID-19, a temporary but essential workforce is needed. LVHN is establishing a temporary, paid position for community vaccinators. All students will be under the supervision of a LVHN employee in a community--vaccination clinic, administering vaccines. These student--colleagues will not be used outside of these clinics unless they choose to apply and be oriented to other LVHN roles at the end of their vaccinator position. Orientation and training will be limited to the scope of this position as supporting our vaccination clinic. Students will be required to work at least one 4 or 6 hour shift per week, or 8 hours per payperiod. This is for a temporary positions 90 day placement--with the option to renew for another 90-day period, as needed. Job Summary:Assists with providing direct patient care, including treatments and diagnostic studies as directed by a registered nurse. Provides other support services, dictated by patient needs, as a care delivery team member. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Supports unit and hospital goals and objectives.Education - Required: High School Diploma/GED and Currently enrolled in accredited nursing program Experience - Required: Successful completion of--one semester of clinical experience in accredited nursing program. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Required: Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care. Successful completion of orientation. Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies. Basic computer skills. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Preferred: Licensure - Required: BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon completion of orientation. within 30 Days

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