Nurse Educator

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About the Position

As the Registered Nurse for Immunization Education in Community Wellness and Health Promotion you will provide evidence-based education on vaccine-preventable and communicable diseases through research outreach and intervention. You will promote immunization awareness across diverse community settings and collaborate with local state and federal partners to support public health initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include working as part of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) grant team serving City of Phoenix providers assisting with patient care in immunization clinics and participating in disease outbreak response efforts. This role combines clinical expertise with public health engagement to improve access education and outcomes in immunization services.

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

• Two years of community-based nursing

• A 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

• Degree from an accredited school of Nursing

We Also Value

• Bachelors degree in nursing (B.S.N.)

• Health promotion education experience

• Public speaking experience

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills

• Experience with child and adult vaccination

• Experience in Public Health Nursing

• Experience with the VFC program

Job Contributions

• Participates in public outreach efforts by supporting immunization events that expand access promote vaccine awareness and advance public health initiatives in community settings

• Ensures proper transport and handling of immunization supplies in accordance with clinical protocols and public health standards

• Supports health and wellness through direct engagement and education collaborates with communities to design and implement targeted health promotion and disease prevention efforts with a primary focus on immunizations

• Addresses clinical vaccine questions from the community to ensure accurate understanding and informed decision-making

• Provides direct patient care in the immunization clinic including vaccine administration data collection and documentation

• Supports the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and VFC grant activities by promoting health and wellness through education and outreach participating in quality improvement initiatives and providing consultation and technical assistance to healthcare providers and community partners to enhance immunization practices and program compliance

Working Conditions

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally 10 lbs. frequently or negligible amounts constantly and requires walking and standing to a significant degree

• Valid Arizona drivers license is required upon hire

• May be required to travel to another location if coverage is needed

• Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete and pass a background check

• Within one month of hire all employees 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 (chickenpox) 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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