Immunization Coordinator & Primary Care RN

Immunization Coordinator & Primary Care RN

Community Action Partnerships of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) is a non-profit community-based health and human services organization that serves low-income, disadvantaged and those unable to meet their needs through other sources. The agency was established in 1965 and provides services to over 9,000 individuals, children and families in three main areas:

• Community Health Services : WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food, Foster Grandparents, Head Start, and Child Development Center.
• Clinical Health Services : Primary Care, Reproductive Health, Diabetes Management, Immunizations, Migrant Health, Ryan White HIV; Behavioral Health including Counseling Services, Medication Management, Medication Assisted Treatment and Substance Use Counseling and Intensive Outpatient Services and Dental Services.
• Supportive Health Services : Family Stabilization, a Teen Outreach Program, SOAR, Youth Leadership Program, Youth Shelter and Housing Assistance Programs.

Our Promise : Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Vision

Communities where everyone has an opportunity for a successful life.

Mission

The Mission Statement of the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska is to provide quality services and promote learning opportunities to improve nurture the health and well-being of Western Nebraska communities.

Key Beliefs

• Integrity We treat all people with dignity and respect.
• Compassion We believe working compassionately with people enriches all.
• Inclusion We are inclusive and advocate for diversity.
• Collaboration We believe working in partnerships strengthens communities; we seek mutually beneficial partnerships that advance a common mission.
• Innovation We embrace opportunities to learn, grow and make wise choices.

Competitive Benefits Package :

Health Dental Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) Flex Plan 401k Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance Eleven Paid Holidays PTO Extended Illness (EIB) Employee Assistance Program Aflac Community Discounts Potential for Incentive Pay

Fulltime (40 hours)

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Monday-Friday

*** Required : Current Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) license****

Areas of Responsibility : This dual role Registered Nurse (RN) position integrates the responsibilities of Immunization Coordinator and Primary Care Nurse. The RN provides comprehensive nursing services in both Immunization and Primary Care Clinics, maintaining full responsibility for the management of CAPWN's Immunization Program and maintaining program compliance under CAPWN and NEDHHS Immunization Program guidelines. The RN collaborates with nurse and provider teams to support Primary Care Clinic operations, patient education, and health maintenance activities. The RN delivers direct patient care using a provider-led, team-based Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, ensuring services that are accessible, continuous, comprehensive, evidence-based, family-centered, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective.

Primary Duties :

Immunization Coordination:

1. Oversee, coordinate, and implement all program activities for the Immunization Department.
2. Ensure compliance with Nebraska Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) policies, procedures, and federal/state guidelines.
3. Develop and manage immunization budgets and workplans; submit required quarterly/annual reports.
4. Maintain accurate vaccine inventory and cold-chain documentation; monitor expiration dates and storage conditions.
5. Serve as the clinic's Immunization Champion, staying current with CDC immunization schedules, vaccine formulations, and vaccination guidelines for special populations.
6. Coordinate employee vaccination efforts (annual staff flu clinic, new-hire vaccine requirements).
7. Provide staff training and community education on vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization best practices.
8. Participate in community outreach and satellite immunization clinics.

Clinical and General Nursing Duties:

1. Perform RN level skills included, but not limited to, patient assessment, medication and immunization administration, medication refills, phlebotomy, specimen collection, wound care, and emergency triage.
2. Provide patient education on medications, at-home care, and health promotion.
3. Assist with the external referral process and respond to patient inquiries with timely follow-up.
4. Maintain accurate, timely electronic health records and documentation.
5. Participate in quality-improvement, safety, and compliance initiatives.
6. Assist with coordinating patient appointments and follow up care as needed.
7. Care-manage chronic diseases in patients by identifying barriers to care and offering information related to specific diseases; facilitate referrals for needed in-house services to improve patient outcomes.
8. Maintain confidentiality of records and communications following CAPWN policy and HIPAA privacy and security policies and procedures.
9. Collaborate effectively with providers, RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, and support staff to promote excellent patient outcomes and a positive team environment.
10. Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and any required continuing education.
11. As a CAPWN team member, dedicate your energy to providing high quality, value-added customer service and care to our clients. Embrace the CAPWN Standards of Behavior, practicing integrity, strong communication and respect for leaders and peers. Engage with the team and commit to improving and nurturing the health and well-being of the individuals in the communities we serve.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Standard, well-lit, temperature-controlled clinical environment with standard medical and office equipment available.
• High volume, fast-paced clinic with frequent patient interaction, average noise level, and occasional irregular hours.
• Occasional off-site outreach and vaccination events; some travel for training or community clinics or community interaction.
• Training, meetings and deadline expectations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, walk and pull drawers.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office machines and medical equipment.
• Ability to speak regularly, hear and have close vision to record and communicate appropriate documents and records.
• Ability to push a wheelchair.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications :

Grade: 10

• Current Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS Certification
• Valid Nebraska driver's license and insured vehicle

Grade: 11

• Meets Grade 4 qualifications plus three (3) years RN experience (preferably in a clinic setting and/or public health nursing).

Grade: 12

• Meets Grade 4 qualifications plus six (6) years RN or experience (preferably in a clinic setting and/or public health nursing).