Vaccine Coordinator - LPN New

Job Description Summary

The Vaccine Coordinator is responsible for all vaccine management activities, including training staff and communicating new updates and changes coming from the state as it pertains to the VFC Program and General Vaccine needs. Pay Range: 27.63-39.44 an hour based on experience and generous shift differentials Onsite Parking at the Facility Career Growth: Exposure to our various outpatient offices at South Shore Medical Center Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance: Starts day 1

Job Description

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The Vaccine for Children Program of Massachusetts requires providers to designate a fully trained Vaccine Coordinator and a Backup Vaccine Coordinator to implement routine and emergency vaccine management plans. Their names and contact information must be reported to the VFC Program through MyVFCVaccines.org. At our practices, the Vaccine Coordinator is a LPN. Vaccine Coordinator and Backup Vaccine Coordinator must be on site. The Coordinator partners with nursing leadership at each department to manage all vaccines.

The Vaccine Coordinator is responsible for all vaccine management activities, including training staff and communicating new updates and changes coming from the state as it pertains to the VFC Program and General Vaccine needs.

Receiving vaccines

Be present when vaccine is delivered and immediately process it into inventory.

Ensure that acceptable temperature ranges have been maintained.

Storage and handling of vaccines

Rotate the Private and VFC vaccine inventory so that vaccines with shorter expiration dates are used first.

Ensure that there are no expired vaccines in the refrigerator or freezer.

Keep VFC vaccine separate from private vaccine stock.

Perform routine cleaning on vaccine storage units.

Manage the transport of vaccines between sites as needed.

Monitoring vaccine temperatures

Use a certified calibrated temperature monitoring device to review refrigerator and freezer temperatures.

Set up temperature monitoring devices.

Read and record minimum, current, and maximum temperatures on a VFC-supplied log twice a day.

Take immediate action if temperatures are outside acceptable ranges.

Implement the emergency vaccine management plan, if necessary.

Review, download and analyze temperature data every 2 weeks or sooner if there is a temperature excursion.

Retain all paper logs and electronic records for 3 years.

Ordering vaccines

Perform a physical inventory of all vaccines in stock (private and VFC vaccines)

Responsible for all State / Private Vaccine ordering and reporting for all SSMC sites

Account for doses of returned or transferred vaccines since the last order.

Complete and submit the VFC vaccine order at MyVFCVaccines.org.

Other duties

Other duties include providing aid to prior authorizations routine medications when available.

Additional LPN Functions

•    Provide follow-up care as ordered; call patients or their parents to provide further direction from provider. Educate as needed.
•    Provide notification of test results and communicate treatment plans from established protocols or provider.
•    Document conversation with patients and providers in the electronic medical record.
•    Communicate with community agencies for continuity of patient care.
•    Coordinate appointments at outside facilities as ordered by the provider.
•    Complete forms/letters in the electronic medical record.
•    Room patients; open appropriate encounter from the provider schedule; document chief complaint, vital signs and nursing notes in EMR. 
•    Complete nurse visits according to departmental standard.
•    Documents assessment data and prioritizes care with input from provider..  
•    Administer immunizations and/or medications according to Nursing Workflow, policies and procedures and documents in EMR.  Abide by MDPH Immunization requirements for administering and managing immunizations. 
•    Perform treatments and/or procedures in compliance with departmental standards.
•    Monitor patients appropriately and report any changes to provider.
•    Provide patient-centered care and education to meet individual needs.
•    Participate in the SSMC flu clinic for a minimum of 2 sessions.
•    Participate in Weekend/Holiday Coverage.
•    Maintain universal precautions. Performs sterile technique as needed.
•    Assist in the orientation and training of new employees.
•    Assume Charge Nurse Role as designated by Nurse Supervisor.
•    Have knowledge of and adhere to the SSH Mission Statement and all SSMC policies and procedures.
•    Abide by and promote all SSH and SSMC Service Standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Preferred

High School Degree or equivalent.  Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. 

Minimum Work Experience

One year previous nursing experience preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

Valid LPN license

Current BLS CPR certification.

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

Knowledge of nursing practice to give and assess patient care in collaboration with providers and professional nurses

Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care. 

Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.  Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. 

Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions. 

Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. 

Ability to work effectively with others to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients (including respect, patience and compassion), office staff and the general public. 

Ability to follow quality workflows. 

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. 

Ability to follow established guidelines and procedures.

Ability to communicate clearly and to follow written and oral instructions.

Demonstrate computer proficiency through efficient use of the electronic medical record, patient registration/billing system, e-mail, and other computer software as required.