Immunization Nurse Consultant - 20013627

What You'll Do The Bureau of Infectious Diseases is seeking an Immunization Nurse Consultant to serve as the statewide expert on immunizations & vaccine-preventable diseases. This position will monitor & evaluate implementation of Get Vaccinated subgrants, including review of local grant applications. Additional job duties may include: Write & assure accomplishment of CDC grant objectives related to immunization education interventions. Participate in immunization program phone duty responding to calls from providers & the general public on immunizations, vaccine-preventable diseases, Vaccine for Children (VFC) issues & storage & handling guidelines. Ensure adherence to all applicable state & federal rules, regulations, laws, agency policies, procedures & protocols for immunization & vaccine-preventable disease control educational programs. Collaborate with other state & local agencies, educational institutions & advocacy organizations to develop & present coordinated educational activities, programs for health professionals & the general public. Research & identify ODH resources (e.g., ODH publications, employees with expertise on vaccine-preventable disease prevention & control) available to assist agencies in dealing with vaccine-preventable diseases. Training and Development Biennial renewal of license to practice as registered nurse. Work Conditions Unusual working conditions: travels overnight; exposed to unpredictable patient behavior. Qualifications Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) in Ohio issued by the Board of Nursing. Minimum 6 months of training or 6 months of experience in nursing; must be able to provide own transportation. Bachelor’s or advanced degree in nursing. 12 months experience working as a nurse in a clinical setting, public health or community health setting. Experience working with vaccinations or in the vaccine field. Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS). Experience presenting, training, and/or public speaking. Experience in writing and implementing grants. Experience working on a committee or facilitating a group. Experience analyzing health-related data to produce reports. Experience working with healthcare providers and local health departments. Experience collecting health-related data and information from studies, investigations, or reports. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio Department of Health