Registered Nurse III

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

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About The Position

This position serves as a Registered Nurse III with the KENT County Community Mobile Health Unit. The Primary function of this role is to provide Health Screenings and testing for Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Hypertension, Blood Lead, and HIV, as well as Vaccinations for Covid-19 and Seasonal Flu. The services are provided on board the Community Mobile Unit out within the underserved. The incumbent will also support the public health clinic in Child Health, Immunization, Family Planning and Sexual and Reproductive Health. They will provide professional nursing care services to clients, prepare reports and statistics, and assist in providing community health education. Manage and maintain vaccine inventory and corresponding supplies. This position will participate in disaster exercises and shelters when needed and in public health initiatives, such as, flu vaccinations, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, and other community health projects. This position will require occasional one evening per week and occasional Saturday with advanced notice.

Requirements

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas
• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Masters degree or higher in Nursing.
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi-state compact license.
• As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
• Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.
• Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms.
• Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees