Registered Nurse Epidemiology

Phoenix, NM - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 35 - 50

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Date

12/01/25

Application Deadline

12/08/25

Pay Range

$35.75 - $50.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Sign-on bonus of up to $6000 for eligible registered nurses $3000 at the 90-day mark and $3000 at the one-year mark.

Job Type

Contractor with Benefits

Department

Public Health

About the Position

As the Registered Nurse - Epidemiology you will identify research and prevent the spread of diseases in Maricopa County using epidemiological methods to support the Department of Public Health in controlling single cases and outbreaks of infectious disease and address other public health threats. You will have the unique opportunity to engage patients healthcare professionals and partners to help identify and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPHs mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staffs unique skills and differences as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud To Offer

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Valid unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state

We Also Value

Bachelors Degree or higher in Nursing Public Health Health Administration or a related field
National Incident Management System (NIMS) training
Experience in a community-based or communicable disease/infection control nursing environment
Bilingual skills in Spanish and English

Job Contributions

Participates in disease detection surveillance investigations and related activities involving communicable disease non-communicable disease and bioterrorism agents of all categories
Interviews patients and other individuals to obtain epidemiological information provides health education and advises disease control measures including assuring prophylaxis or vaccines are received if indicated
Researches scientific literature maintains records of all disease-related contacts enters data into databases analyzes data and produces reports based on collected data
Performs home visits as needed to collect specimens (venipuncture N.P. swab etc.) and provide health education/counseling to ensure that chemoprophylaxis or vaccine recommendations are followed appropriately
Collaborates with community County state and federal agencies regarding urgent or noteworthy events in health surveillance
Attends regional/state meetings and shares and updates information through in-services and staff meetings
Mentors and trains Epidemiology staff
Provides health education counseling and intervention on communicable diseases and prevention to citizens schools businesses and health care providers
Provides back-up and support for other Division of Epidemiology & Informatics staff including data entry data management outbreak/bioterrorism investigations medical records requests quality control of data survey implementation survey records maintenance and communicable disease report database management
Participates in public health emergency response planning exercises and actions
Makes recommendations to management in writing protocols policies and procedures to support surveillance data analysis and other activities
Provides immunizations to community members as needed

Working Conditions

Must be able to work on-call periodically
Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday using a private or County vehicle
Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
Current CPR certification is required upon hire
Valid Arizona drivers license is required upon hire
All employees within one month of hire will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Required immunizations include MMR (measles mumps rubella) Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria) Varicella (chicken pox) and annual Influenza. Some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Posting Date12/01/25Application Deadline12/08/25Pay Range$35.75 - $50.50 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40...