Local Contract Nurse RN - Vaccination
Carbondale, PA
Encode INC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Immunization Program

Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Location: Carbondale, Pennsylvania 18407
Work Address: 95 Brooklyn St., Carbondale, PA 18407
Contract Duration: August 31, 2026 – November 30, 2026
Schedule: Sunday–Saturday | Flexible scheduling between 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Hours: 8 hours/day | 40 hours/week
Estimated Total Hours: 528
Openings: 1
Submission Requirement: Candidate questionnaire must be included with every submission.
 

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support an in-store vaccination initiative. The selected candidate will administer a variety of vaccines, including Influenza, COVID-19, MMR, and other routine immunizations, while providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

This is a patient-facing role ideal for an RN with strong clinical skills, immunization experience, excellent communication abilities, and the flexibility to work in a dynamic retail healthcare environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Administer vaccines, including Flu, COVID-19, MMR, and other approved immunizations.
• Perform patient assessments and ensure safe medication and vaccine administration.
• Educate patients regarding vaccines, potential side effects, and post-vaccination care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow established clinical protocols, safety standards, and infection prevention practices.
• Professionally interact with patients, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and team members.
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and a strong commitment to quality patient care.
• Adapt to changing business and patient care needs in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Support healthy patient outcomes through excellent clinical judgment and patient service.
• Motivate and support team members while helping address knowledge gaps and development opportunities.
• Remain flexible with work hours and scheduling requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, full, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state or territory where the assignment is located.
• Minimum of 1 year of related nursing experience, including immunization experience and direct patient care.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Strong clinical skills, including medication administration and vaccination.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to administer all required vaccines.
• Ability to work effectively in a patient-facing retail healthcare setting.
• Must not be listed on the DEA Excluded Parties List.
• Verifiable High School Diploma or GED required.

Required Skills

• Immunization and vaccination experience
• Medication administration
• Patient assessment and education
• Clinical documentation
• Infection prevention and safety practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team collaboration
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Compassionate, patient-centered care

Work Environment

This is an in-person, patient-facing position based at a retail healthcare location. PPE will be provided. Candidates must be comfortable working directly with patients and maintaining a professional, compassionate approach throughout the vaccination process.

Important: Candidates must be flexible with work hours, and the candidate questionnaire is mandatory for all submissions.