Apply Now RN, Registered Nurse - Health Resource Center - PRN Job in Corpus Christi

Summary:

This position will function as a wellness nurse/health educator, biometric data screener, and team leader for worksite wellness events, health fairs, flu vaccination clinics, drive-through COVID-19 testing, as well as other corporate and community health education events.

RN must be comfortable giving vaccinations, performing nasal and/or oral swab collection for COVID-19 testing wearing full PPE, be able to multi-task through the stations of screening events, including registration of clients, biometric data collection, and client counseling and coaching. RN will provide educational in-services for businesses and organizations and work telephonically counseling clients on screening, including COVID-19 screening results. The RN also assists in the organization and transport of Wellness Service activities (supplies, equipment, personnel) to the various sites scheduled.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
• Work experience with patients/clients in a health care setting preferred with 1-2 years educating on health improvements or healthy habits.
• Knowledge of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
• Knowledge of vaccination procedures/protocols.
• Knowledge and skill in nasal/oral swab COVID-19 testing procedure.
• Counseling clients with positive COVID-19 results in accordance with CDC guidelines.
• Coaching/educating/counseling skills focusing on adult health education.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Current Texas State RN License
• CPR (American Heart Association)

Work Type: 

Per Diem As Needed