Local Contract Nurse RN - Vaccination
Prairie Village, KS
Encode INC
3x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Description – Immunization Registered Nurse (RN) – Float

Location: Prairie Village, Kansas (Float Role)
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Contract Duration: August 23, 2026 – November 30, 2026
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (20 Hours/Week)
Setting: Retail Pharmacy / Community Vaccination Clinics
 

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a community-based vaccination initiative as an Immunization Nurse Float. In this patient-facing role, you will administer a wide range of immunizations, including Influenza, COVID-19, MMR, and other CDC-recommended vaccines, while delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care across assigned retail pharmacy locations.

The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, adaptable, customer-focused, and committed to promoting public health through immunization services.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations including Influenza, COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis, Tdap, Shingles, Pneumonia, RSV, and other routine vaccines in accordance with CDC and state guidelines.
• Perform patient screening, vaccine eligibility assessments, and review medical histories before vaccination.
• Educate patients regarding vaccine benefits, possible side effects, aftercare instructions, and answer immunization-related questions.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions following vaccine administration and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation of all vaccinations and patient encounters.
• Follow established infection prevention, medication safety, and vaccine storage/handling protocols.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, CDC, state regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate effectively with pharmacists, healthcare providers, and pharmacy support staff.
• Maintain vaccine inventory, supplies, and clinical equipment.
• Adapt to varying clinic schedules and float to assigned retail locations as needed.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while creating a welcoming and professional patient experience.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas (or compact license if applicable).
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, including immunization administration.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Experience administering multiple vaccines to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education abilities.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced retail healthcare environment.
• Flexible with scheduling and work locations.
• Must not be listed on the DEA Excluded Parties List.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous retail clinic, community health, occupational health, or vaccination clinic experience.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to efficiently manage high-volume vaccination clinics.

Required Skills

• Immunization Administration
• Clinical Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Patient Education
• Emergency Response
• Infection Prevention & Control
• Vaccine Documentation
• HIPAA Compliance
• Customer Service
• Team Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail

Work Schedule

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Approximately 20 hours per week

Work Environment

• Retail Pharmacy
• Community Vaccination Clinics
• Patient-facing clinical setting
• PPE provided
• Onsite position with float assignments based on business needs