Nurse Community Wellness

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Chandler, Arizona,has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities.

For more than 50 years, Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 96 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 338. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings.

The word “dignity” perfectly defines what our organization stands for: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding. 

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Job Summary:

Participants on an as needed basis in Community Wellness Immunization Clinics and events for children and/or adults. Able to meet the following competencies: Client/Family preparation and education, administration area safety, screening for the safe and appropriate immunization(s) to administer, preparation for the administering immunizations, maintaining correct and confidential documentation.

Job Standards:

• Provides safe, accurate delivery of needed immunizations to children age 0-18 years of age and adults, following policies and procedures as developed by the State of Arizona and Vaccine for Children Program, as well as those of Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.
• Complete required documentation according to the Vaccine for Children Program and CRMC/MGMC.
• Participate in yearly in-services or updates as required on safe and appropriate immunization practices.
• Be prepared to and perform procedures necessary in the event of an adverse reaction to vaccine.
• Educate parents/clients on the risks, benefits and potential side-effects of immunizations.
• Ensures that vaccine storage meets regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with the CRMC/MGMC Community Integration Department and community partners to provide interventions to improve the health of the community.
• Maintains confidential records and consents for all vaccines given.
• Contacts with the community are conducted in a manner that supports the philosophy and reflects positively on CRMC/MGMC programs.

Minimum:

Education:

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

Experience:

One (1) year as RN, pediatric and community health experience. preferred

Licensure:

Current AZ State RN License in good standing.

Current American Heart Association BLS card.