COVID Team Nurse

Description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Use technology applications to confirm patient identity, enter demographic info into computer and assign label to specimen container.
• Observe and direct specimen collection via nasal and nasopharyngeal swab.
• Proper handling of testing materials and packing them for transport according to guidelines issued by the receiving laboratory.
• Daily cleaning/disinfecting of work area and supplies.
• Contacting patients with test results.
• Qualified candidates may be asked to perform specimen collection via nasal and nasopharyngeal swab without injury or complication to patients of all ages, including children.
• Ability to learn the procedure (nasal swab and nasopharyngeal swab) for obtaining patient samples and using that skill with minimal supervision (training provided).

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work 8 and/or 12 hour shifts per week consistently, including some evenings.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Display compassionate, ethical, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to understand and follow written guidelines.
• Knowledge of computer equipment used such as laptops and label makers for patient information and specimen labeling.
• Ability to meet all safety and regulatory requirements (training provided).
• Must be able to function while wearing PPE (PPE will be provided).
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have Connecticut LPN license.

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