COVID-19 Registered Nurse Manager

The County of Santa Clara utilizes a two-pronged approach to ensuring equitable and widespread access to COVID-19 vaccinations: Mobile Vaccinations and Mass Vaccinations.  The Public Health Department’s Mobile Vaccination program uses a health equity-focused and place-based vaccination strategy to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals throughout the community facing a variety of barriers to receiving care in other venues. The Mass Vaccination program utilizes larger, fixed sites to reach thousands of people daily.

COVID-19 Registered Nurse Managers hired in this capacity will work in coordination with a multidisciplinary team to support the County’s ongoing response to COVID-19 in a variety of clinical environments to support both mobile and mass vaccine efforts. 

Salary range: $57.13 - $60.95 Hourly

This is a temporary, grant-funded, full time, benefited position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

i. Unit Leadership 

• On-site point of contact for all clinical elements of day-to-day operations 
• Coordinate patient flow and assigns resources to match patient needs 
• Orient and train new employees; may assist with development and delivery of “Just In Time Trainings” 
• Mentor and assist staff with clinical skill development 
• Act as a clinical resource consultant 
• Act as a liaison in difficult situations with patients, staff and visitors 
• Assist with problem resolution and decision making 
• Delegate tasks appropriately, including monitoring and follow through 
• Oversee emergency situations as they arise 
• Maintain the safety of all patients, staff, and visitors 

ii. Medication Management and Delivery 

• Draw up vaccine (with clinical staff support) and perform quality assurance checks on vaccines drawn 
• Monitor hourly temperature excursion and vaccine dose reconciliation logs 
• Administer vaccinations when needed 
• Document patient care outcomes, including completion of Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting (VAERS) 

iii. Supply Ordering and Procurement 

• Coordinate vaccine allocations with Public Health Pharmacy staff
• Responsible for vaccine transport and storage per Public Health Pharmacy Guidelines 
• Monitor and order clinic supplies

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• A minimum of two years of supervisory/management experience required

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• California Registered Nursing License 

• California driver’s license 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Reach Outward: Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally

Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See: Constantly

Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions

Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly = (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position will require the ability to perform all functions of the job onsite at fixed or mobile vaccination sites or in a remote location.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Please apply at the following URL: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PUB1001PUBH/JobBoard/6705aa07-0bcb-4660-ad1b-2fda952becc7/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=d8a8e657-047b-4f81-936a-da5044d95d9c