Clinical Nurse-Travel and Immunization Clinic Full Time Days

Northwestern University • Chicago, IL

287d

About The Position

The Professional Travel RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Position is a Clinical Nurse who provides consultation and vaccinations for patients who are traveling.

Requirements

• Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse or eligible in the State of Illinois.
• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work independently with little direction.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Professional and confident demeanor.
• Superior customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years experience as an RN.

Responsibilities

• Formulates plan by gathering and assessing Medical history, Vaccination history, Immunization status, Immune status, Travel itinerary.
• Determines appropriate vaccinations, malaria risk, traveler's diarrhea risk, high altitude risk.
• Administers appropriate vaccinations and monitors patients' response.
• Initiates urgent or emergency care upon occurrence of adverse reaction.
• Prescribes appropriate medications.
• Educates patient regarding risks, benefits and side effects of vaccinations and prescriptions.
• Draws blood titers as necessary to determine immune status.
• Administers appropriate vaccines based on results.
• Educates patient regarding health risks of destination.
• Completes accurate documentation of patient visit into electronic medical record.
• Evaluates patient's physical response to visit.
• Evaluates patient's retention of education.
• Returns phone calls from patients, advising them based on questions and concerns.
• Evaluates patient satisfaction scores and comments.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates clinical competence.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Performs ongoing assessment of assigned patients' bio-psychosocial and learning needs.
• Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and patients' significant others.
• Monitors and documents the patient's response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes.
• Demonstrates cost-effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies and all other resources.
• Follows established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision-making.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and education related to clinical specialty area.
• Follows research protocols for assigned patients.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree