Flu Vaccine Rn Jobs (NOW HIRING)

United States

Stamford Health is looking for a fulltime TEMPORY Employee Health Flu Vaccine RN to join the Employee Health Department team!

This position is a TEMPORARY Monday through Friday 37.5-hour position with 2 available shifts.

• Monday through Friday, 6am to 2pm

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person‑centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

Responsibilities

The flu RN provides and administers influenza vaccination to all organizational workforce members (i.e. employees, volunteers, medical staff, contractors and others) during the employee flu campaign. This individual is responsible for interacting clinically with all levels and categories of personnel. The flu RN represents and is part of Employee Health and is knowledgeable in all aspects of influenza prevention/immunization in the delivery of this patient care. Stamford follows the CDC, JCAHO and DPH guidelines for influenza vaccination of healthcare workers which helps prevent the spread of influenza to our patients, visitors, co‑workers and others who work on or visit our premises. Influenza vaccination is an integral component of infection prevention and is supported by our administration, medical leadership, and Infectious Diseases specialists. Employee Health is responsible for the delivery of this service to hospital employees, and the flu nurses are critical in executing this mandate.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.

BSN strongly preferred.

BLS certification required.

• Active driver's license required
• Minimum of one-year nursing experience required.
• Employee may need to travel within 20-mile radius to off‑site locations.

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non‑profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high‑quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305‑bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person‑centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High‑Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five‑star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital a "A" for patient safety . The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold‑Certified for Excellence in Person‑Centered Care and is a Certified Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana‑Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

Stamdon Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate.

Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys.

With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.

Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations.

Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care.

We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non‑clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.

For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.

• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT, 06904, US