Immunization Nurse Lead

The Immunization Nurse Lead provides direct daily oversight of a small team of immunization staff comprised of Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses and a Data Entry Clerk located at the Mesa Immunization Clinic who provide immunization services to children and adults. The Immunization Nurse Lead will have the accountability to be able to handle and resolve issues on site and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the satellite clinic.

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 centerMaricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation sick time and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two yearsofexperience as a Registered Nurse in a community setting public health setting school physicians office or other relevant nursing practice

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

We Also Value

• Bachelors degree or higher in Nursing Management or related discipline

• Advanced experience as a Registered Nurse in a community/public health setting school or pediatric office

• Experience functioning as a Charge/Lead Nurse

• Experience with Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program

• Experience with electronic medical record systems

• Experience with Arizona State Immunization Information System (ASIIS)

Job Contributions

• Ensure VFC compliance-Maintain full adherence to federal and state Vaccines for Children program requirements including eligibility screening documentation storage/handling and audit readiness

• Lead nursing operations- Supervise clinical staff set standards for immunization practices monitor employee staffing attendance and productivity daily and provide coaching when needed

• Provide immunizations to children and adults in a nurse-managed public health immunization clinic including screening for vaccines administration and documentation into eCW

• Oversee vaccine inventory- Manage all eCW and ASIIS vaccine inventory to include ordering receiving logging reconciling and separating VFC 317 ARPA and private stock vaccines

• Assure all vaccines administered are recorded in eCW and determine vaccine eligibility to ensure correct use of VFC ARPA and 317

• Generate required reports and submit vaccine usage wastage inventory and compliance reports to state programs and internal leadership

• Run reconciliation reports in eCW daily for quality assurance and vaccine accuracy

• Collaborate with billing- ensure accurate coding and alignment between clinical documentation and billing requirements

• Prepare for site visits-Maintain organized accurate records and lead the clinic through VFC site visits and compliance reviews

Working Conditions

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

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures wetness humidity respiratory hazards noise and vibration

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

• Requires traveling to and from job-related locations during the course of a scheduled workday subject to County policies regarding the use of a County or private vehicle on County business

• Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency

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

• Valid Arizona drivers license is required upon hire

• 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