Public Health Nurse III Immunization Nurse Coordinator

Advanced Nursing Role

This advanced nursing role is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the Alamance County Health Department Immunization Program.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Coordination

• Develop, implement, and manage all aspects of the Immunization Program
• Develop, implement and manage all aspects of the Refugee Health Program
• Review and develop policies and procedures to meet state contract requirements
• Identify program needs and set goals for improvement and compliance

Clinic Operations & Oversight

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily clinic activities
• Review clinic records to ensure compliance with immunization guidelines and patient care standards
• Monitor documentation for accuracy and consistency
• Manage workload distribution and staff productivity
• Ensure accurate coding and billing for Medicaid and insurance reimbursement
• Maintain and inventory vaccine supplies and ensure appropriate storage

Staff Support & Training

• Conduct regular staff meetings and in-service training
• Orient and train new nursing staff and students
• Serve as an immunization resource for health department staff and other agencies

Community Collaboration

• Coordinate with school nurses and school system staff as needed
• Serve as liaison between the health department and physician offices, medical providers, day cares, refugee resettlement agencies, community agencies, and the public
• Provide immunization education and guidance to families and community partners

Direct Patient Care

• Provide immunizations and related services in clinic 25% of the time or as needed

Additional Public Health Duties

• Serve as backup to the communicable disease coordinator
• Staff emergency shelters during public health emergencies.

Qualifications

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Compassion - Ability to show kindness, empathy and genuine care.
• Honesty - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Integrity – Trustworthiness to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility or pledge
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Teamwork – Ability to work with others successfully and productively for the common cause and desired end goal.

Skills & Abilities

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; for employees in expanded role positions, considerable knowledge of, and skill in obtaining a health history and performing physical examinations sufficient enough to determine if there is any deviation from normal; considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities; ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and make decisions; ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or a Master's in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Registered Nurses without the above work experience may be considered as a work-against for the position. NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Valid N.C. driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and experience in adult/children's vaccinations preferred. Fluent in both Spanish and English both oral and written.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stand - C Walk - F Sit - F Manually Manipulate - F Reach Outward -F Reach Above Shoulder - F Climb - F Crawl F Squat or Kneel - F Bend - F Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less - F 11-20 lbs. - F 21-50 lbs. – F 51-100 lbs. - O Over 100 lbs. - N Push/Pull 12 lbs or less - F 13-25 lbs. - F 26-40 lbs. - O 41-100 lbs. - O Other Physical Requirements •Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral) - C