Regional Immunization Nurse Consultant
Regional Immunization Nurse Consultant
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Description of Work
- **This position is 100% federally funded.***The Recruitment Range For This Position Is $64211 - $87430*
50% Consultation/Advising/Communication Provides consultation to resolve complex and sensitive clinical related issues; Provides advanced clinical guidance to county health departments and private practices in the development of public health standards nursing principles immunization policies and clinical procedures including vaccine administration for both nursing and non-nursing personnel; Clarifies the Nurse Practice Act as it relates to the scope of public health; Coordinates and conducts VFC site visits unannounced storage and handling visits and other immunization program related visits as required by CDC; Provides clinical support and consultation for the Immunization Branch central office on call coverage and after hours on call rotation as needed; Participates with assessment planning and policy development related to pediatric adolescent and adult clinical immunization issues with the Provider Clinical Services Unit; Monitors occurrences of improperly administered vaccine and provide clinical assistance to local health departments and private providers when revaccination is recommended due to improperly stored vaccine; Collaborate with other sections within the Division of Public Health; Reviews clinical practice issues and assists with the development of clinical tools to improve immunization practice; Plans and evaluates statewide strategies to improve vaccination of infants and children to eliminate disparities among North Carolinians; Provide clinical support and guidance to public and private providers on the North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR); Accurately conducts CDC required site visits and interprets site visit results to make appropriate follow-up recommendations as needed
15% Critical Thinking/Adaptability Able to work with a variety of partners from different cultural social educational and economic backgrounds in order to communicate programmatic standards and procedural requirements; Serve as a resource on health promotion and vaccine preventable diseases control measures for Local Health Departments to ensure compliance with NC Communicable Disease Rules and NC Immunization Rules; Provides technical assistance to state supplied vaccine providers (I.e. local health departments hospitals private providers HMOs and urgent care centers) in the management and delivery of vaccines; Assist with the development of vaccine program policies and procedures; Serve as liaison for the Immunization Branch with regard to immunization action plan strategies and best approach to assisting counties for direction of funding and interpretation of county and regional guidelines.; Readily adjusts to shifts in unit goals and objectives; Performs work in spite of changes that might occur in regard to processes/procedures situations tasks and responsibilities
15% Coaching/Mentoring/Critical Thinking Participates in the training and orientation of new and existing staff; Makes determinations by interpreting and incorporating immunization rules and laws that affect several specific people in NC; Provides oversight by analyzing clinical and programmatic documentation for compliance with standards of care regulations and other guidelines to determine the quality of services provided; Consults with management on decisions that have programmatic impact; Identifies and diffuses conflicts; Accomplishes assigned tasks within the specified timeline; Listens and considers other team members ideas and supports team decisions; Represents information accurately and maintains confidential information
10% Communication Assists with the development of memorandums to inform providers of changes within the Immunization Program and with the ACIP recommendations; Assists with the development of clinical policy and procedures for the Immunization Branch; Ability to clearly communicate ACIP recommendations and program requirements either in writing verbally or by demonstration to local health departments private medical providers and specialty providers; Develops reviews and analyzes immunization clinical tools and educational materials to meet statewide needs
5% Preparedness/Outbreak Response Provides clinical coordination of vaccines during vaccine preventable disease outbreaks and pandemic events; In conjunction with the Communicable Disease Branch assures coordination and distribution of IG and vaccines to local health departments for post-exposure prophylaxis if indicated; Follow evolving clinical recommendations from CDC and FDA and alert Immunization Branch staff to updates in guidance; Assist communications team with development and dissemination of timely accurate clinical vaccine information to vaccinating providers and other stakeholders which could include webinars newsletters office hours etc. as needed; Assist with development/review of Statewide Standing Orders/templates as needed
5% Other Other duties as assigned
About the Immunization Branch:
The N.C. Immunization Branch is part of the Women and Childrens Health Section and promotes public health through the identification and elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases like polio hepatitis B measles chickenpox whooping cough rubella (German measles) and mumps.
About the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human-related services for all North Carolinians especially our most vulnerable people children elderly disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals community leaders advocacy groups local state and federal entities and many other stakeholders to make this happen.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: more information about DHHS: Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants that possess the following skills are preferred: Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and work relationships with Physicians health care personnel patients and families agencies and others Ability to provide guidance and feedback to strengthen an understanding of the Immunization Program Considerable knowledge of Nursing theory principles and practice; advanced knowledge of Public Health and the organization unit and NC BON Rules; the ability to mentor new staff Ability to provide feedback and advise state and local agencies and other medical bodies of Immunizations and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Ability to work as a team player with multi-disciplinary staff and healthcare providers; ability to respond to customers in an organized timely and methodical manner Ability to manage complex issues and respond appropriately; ability to identify and resolve problems when they arise Ability to effectively train new nursing staff through orientation and on-the-job training
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for details.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the GovernorsExecutive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.- Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
- If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.
- Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
- Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
- For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
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Contract
Employment Type
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