Registered Nurse Community Immunizations Team

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About the Position

In this position your primary responsibility is to provide immunizations at community outreach events clinics and other public settings. Youll support access to essential vaccines by delivering safe highquality immunization services in a variety of environments. Youll also assist with patient care in immunization clinics and may participate in public health response efforts during disease outbreaks. This role blends handson clinical work with community engagement helping improve immunization access and outcomes across diverse populations.

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 a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• One year of experience as a registered nurse in a community/public health setting school physicians office acute care facility or other relevant nursing practice

• Graduation from 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

• Experience with child and adult vaccination

• Experience with the VFC program

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)

Job Contributions

• Provides immunizations to adults and children at community and mobile outreach events including reviewing immunization records and ASIIS data determining vaccine needs administering vaccines and ensuring appropriate followup and documentation

• Supports community immunization outreach efforts by participating in events that expand vaccine access promote awareness and advance public health initiatives while ensuring proper transport handling and storage of vaccines and supplies

• Assists with operational setup and closure for fixed immunization clinics and communitybased events ensuring readiness safety and adherence to clinical protocols

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation through nurses notes reporting forms consent forms and electronic databases and provides clients with proof of administered immunizations

• Collaborates with community partners and public health agencies to support immunization activities share relevant information and participate in meetings trainings and inservices related to immunization practices and public health priorities

Working Conditions

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

• Work is performed at community events mobile outreach or indoors in a high-volume clinical office setting while interacting with a diverse population and working in a team environment

• Valid Arizona Drivers license is required upon hire

• Employee must have reliable transportation may have to travel to another location if coverage is needed

• Current CPR certification is required

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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact to initiate the interactive process.

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