POSITION PURPOSE: The Nurse III – COVID Vaccination Coordinator is responsible for management of the clinical functions of assigned patient care areas. He/she is responsible for providing effective leadership to the clinical staff, has knowledge of the organization and function of the agency and coordinates all unit activities in accordance with Agency Policies as well as all State and Federal requirements.

Requirements/Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. 5 year’s experience as R.N. and 2 year’s experience as charge nurse desired. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida required. Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Bilingual in English & Spanish or English/Creole desired; Demonstrates expertise in staff supervision, evaluation, development, training and knowledge regarding State and Federal Regulations. Evidence of this includes, but is not limited to, effective communication skills and abilities to deal well with people, ability to problem solve, confront/resolve issues, motivate others, ability to plan, and organize and direct the activities of others. Must type a minimum of 20 – 30 WPM.

POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES (THIS IS AN EXEMPT POSITION)

Develops, plans and maintains an effective clinical organization and structure: Nurtures and adheres to the agencies philosophy. Maintains an effective clinical organizational structure and delegates to appropriate authority for completion of assigned responsibilities. Ensures adherence to Policies and Procedures in accordance with JCAHO, State and Federal Regulations. Utilizes leadership skills to accomplish the unit and agency goals through formal and informal direction of others. Demonstrates the ability to utilize problem solving techniques with the appropriate degree of analysis; objectively and foresight to make decisions. Ensures accreditation and licensing standards are met or exceeded. Works collaboratively with staff from other departments. Assumes the authority and responsibility for decisions relative to the effective functioning of the unit. Demonstrates the ability to create, initiate and integrate new concepts and practices in coordination with the Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures. Actively participates in meetings and other assigned committees. Knowledgeable about Administrative and Clinical Policies & Procedures, and Emergency Procedures. Ability to communicate these clearly and accurately to staff. Participates in budget planning, preparation and oversight. Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient charts within the same day of intervention. Performs effective and efficient Personnel Management: Demonstrates the ability to communicate CHI’s mission, vision and values, as well as departmental goals, to all staff. Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization’s overall mission. Meets with staff individually and collectively to identify problems, develop action plans, and share facility information. Provides leadership and guidance to other leaders and staff in goal setting, problem solving, resource management, and outcome achievement. Defines performance objectives and metrics for the department and assesses the level of competence of staff in a timely manner. Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy work environment by modeling the desired behaviors and encouraging those in others. Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage change, as well as help other do the same. Collaborates with other departments to create systems and problem solve ongoing issues that impact departmental / organizational goals and patient care delivery. Incorporates Quality Improvement and Patient Satisfaction data into Departmental Goals. Demonstrates a clear understanding of regulations applicable to patient care and/or other department functions. Schedule staff appropriately (commensurate with their qualifications) to meet patient care needs. Maintains an effective and efficient daily staffing pattern within budgetary constraints. Participates in the recruitment, interviewing and selection of new staff. Assures that staffs meeting are held as appropriate. Evaluates clinical staff based on specified performance standards. Directs professional activities to maintain quality of services: Assists the director in development, implementation, and evaluation of ongoing service programs that ensure quality nursing, and patient care programs, consistent with the centers mission. Skilled in using interventions that respond to needs of dissatisfied patients. Performs/participates in the assessment of patient care programs as assigned. Participates in program development proposal, as requested by the divisional director. Participates in audits that assure Performance Improvement and Quality of Health Care delivery. Participate in agency Performance Improvement Activities. Implements unit level program with defined parameters. Evaluates program to identify effectiveness. Submits reports regarding the above within the time frame specified by the director. Provides employees with guidance and supervision, giving sufficient opportunity and authority to deliver their assignments and make decisions. Accepts responsibility for action of work done by subordinates. Provides clinical supervision to nursing staff assuring the highest levels of performance in patient care delivery. Collaborates with the department of education and training to plan for orientation of new personnel and unit specific education/in-service as documented. Monitors the mandatory educational activities of personnel on the unit to ensure individual and unit compliance. Ensures and arranges for staff to be able to attend and participate in mandatory Educational Programs and Continuing Education activities. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care based upon acuity levels and patient care needs on the unit. As agreed to with the director, reports unit compliance with regulatory agencies’ standards (i.e. OSHA, JCAHO, DPH, FDA). Monitors unit-specific equipment for safe use, as evidenced by up-to-date electrical checks, use of maintenance log and/or removal of unsafe equipment from the unit.

COVID Functions:

Ordering – Storing – Receiving vaccines. Overseeing proper receipt and storage of vaccine deliveries. Documenting vaccine inventory information and organizing vaccines within storage units. Setting up temperature monitoring devices. Reading and recording storage unit temps a minimum of two times each workday. Recording current, minimum, and maximum temperatures from a digital data logger twice daily. Reviewing and analyzing temperature data to identify shifts in temperature trends. Rotating stock at least weekly so vaccine with the earliest expiration dates are used first. Removing expired vaccine from storage units. Responding to out-of-range temperatures (temp excursion). Administer Covid 19 vaccines. Monitoring vaccine storage temperature. Maintaining all documentation, such as vaccine inventory and temperature logs. Ensuring staff is properly trained. Monitoring operation of storage equipment and systems. Overseeing proper vaccine transport (when necessary). Overseeing emergency preparations, including plans for ensuring safety of vaccine during emergencies including adverse weather conditions. Ensuring appropriate handling of vaccines during disaster or power outage. Perform all other tasks assigned.