The Health Education Nurse assists with health screenings, community educational programs, health displays, administration of influenza vaccines, and clerical or other office duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

·Participate in health screenings at the hospital or in the community

·Assist with setting up rooms for health fairs and screenings

·Utilize screening equipment during events, which may include:

o    Cardio Check machine for cholesterol and blood sugars

o    Blood glucose monitoring machines for blood sugars

o    Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope for blood pressures

o    Bone density screenings for osteoporosis

o    Omron for BMI indexing

o    Derma scan for skin cancer detection

o    Educational Wheel (nutrition bingo)

o    Be able to perform fit testing demo exercises

o    Able to work the Bone Density machine for Osteoporosis Screenings

·Keep screening equipment in clean and working order; clean machines after each screening

·Perform controls and record results in screening notebook

·Give current and accurate health information to screening participants in a respectful and confidential manner

·Work outside events, such as health fairs, by setting up displays and providing program information for businesses and the community about services offered by Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and the Lifestyle Center

Influenza Vaccines

·Administer influenza vaccines during community and corporate clinic events (able to use an Epi Pen).

·Give current and accurate information in reference to the flu vaccine information sheet provided by   the CDC

·Complete mandatory paperwork with accuracy.

·Accurately compile all medical records and submit to supervisor at end of event.

·Demonstrate excellent infection control techniques by disposing of hazardous waste properly and        cleaning all equipment after each use.

·Explain the procedure indicated and review measures for vaccine injections.

·Accurately compile all medical records and submit to supervisor at end of event.

·Understands the need to report any needle stick injury.

 

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: Successful completion of LPN or RN program

Experience:  Minimum of 1 year of experience in the nursing field

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have current Virginia Nursing License.  Must maintain CPR/AED certification.  If not certified at time of hire, must obtain within 90 days of start.