Implement and oversee the day-to-day vaccine management plan consistent with the California Vaccines for Children Program (VFCP), including providing technical guidance on the administration, storage, and handling of vaccines used for the prevention of disease; mitigation of post exposure to disease; and storage, handling, documentation, and inventory control of supplied biologicals.
Act as a County liaison between the State Immunization Branch and Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division immunization activities, and perform day-to-day grant operations.
Administer various vaccines, regents, and biologicals through oral, subcutaneous, intradermal, or intramuscular routes.
Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with other professionals, paraprofessionals, and support staff in the delivery of clinical nursing services.
Assess the health literacy of individuals, families, and populations served; provide corresponding education regarding health topics, preventable diseases, and associated medications.
Complete intervention documentation for rendered care for all clients receiving such service; prepare a variety of accurate, concise, and legally appropriate records and reports.
Formulate and initiate nursing intervention based on nursing assessment in alignment with standardized procedures as appropriate, or in response to changes in health status of the client and/or family.
Requirements :
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with, major coursework in nursing, and six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting;
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Possession of an associate degree from an accredited educational institution, with major coursework in nursing, and two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.