Immunization Nurse Supervisor

Immunization Nurse Supervisor

Job Number: 604

Salary: $77,439.18 - $123,701.24

Department/Office: Public Health

Division: Nursing

Location: 15400 E. 14th Pl., Aurora, CO, 80011

Job Type : Salary Full-Time

Posting Date: 05/19/2026

Closing Date: 06/02/2026

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we're here for our neighbors on their best days-and their worst. We share our residents' goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we're proud to call home.

This position is with the Immunization Program which provides services in Aurora, Englewood, and various community-based mobile sites to provide protection from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Note:

• While the full salary for the Immunization Nurse Supervisor position is $77,439.18 to $123,701.24, the anticipated hiring range is $77,439.18 to $100,569.04 annually dependent upon qualifications and experience.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The Nurse Supervisor provides leadership to program operations and staff working in Arapahoe County Public Health clinics. This role works in collaboration with the Nurse Manager to offer innovative ideas for services and process improvement, serves as the subject matter expert for clinic operations providing technical guidance and employee relations for staff, and providing service recovery for clients.

DUTIES:

Program Management

• Applies policies and procedures to proactively affect programs and outcomes.

• Maintains compliance of Federal and State program-specific guidelines.

• Responsible for inventory, procurement, safe storage, and reconciliation of supplies.

• Monitors and coordinates supply transportation in accordance with safety standards and deadlines.

• Assists with all program management functions as needed.

Team Supervision

• Provides direct supervision to staff, including performance management, coaching, disciplinary actions, and training.

• In coordination with HR, position acts with compliance of County's guidelines for employees.

• Provides leadership for clinics, including managing clinic flow, service recovery, and employee relations.

• Collaborates with internal staff to complete nurse audits, reconcile issues, and resolve errors.

• Plans and recommends additional education to staff to rectify learning deficiencies.

Program Operations

• In coordination with the Nurse Manager, reviews program operations, recommends process improvements, and develops clinic schedule to meet program deliverables.

• Within the scope of practice, provides safe, appropriate, direct patient care in a clinical setting.

• Maintains clinic-specific documentation. Uses organizational skills to maintain correct forms and tools necessary for effective clinic operations.

• Provides oversight of compliance and is responsible for audits for grants/programs.

• Utilizes savvy detail and organizational skills to perform monthly supply inventory and reconciles purchasing documentation.

• Uses active listening skills and proactive interpersonal skills to understand what is verbalized and what is omitted from clients and staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness and response, as required. Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee and initiates corrective actions and responses pursuant to Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, and regulations.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Requires a well-developed knowledge of the principles, techniques, practices, and procedures related to nursing services.

• Relates well to all kinds of people, builds rapport, and establishes trust and confidence

• Ability to communicate effectively, including delivering hard messages sensitively and compassionately

• Ability to inspire and motivate entire units and organizations

• Must be a role model for teamwork and dependability

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability

• Accessibility

• Inclusivity

• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

• Professional Qualifications: Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado or a Compact State. BLS and CPR certification.

• Previous experience in nursing, public health, and supervisory experience may be considered in-lieu of education requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience:

One year of supervisory experience in Nursing

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.

Post-Employment Requirements:

• Must stay up to date on any required training, certifications, and licensures.

• Reliable transportation required for travel to all Arapahoe County Public Health clinics and various worksites throughout the Metro Denver area on an as-needed basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment and outside at community public health events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Occasional physical activities such as ascending/descending stairs

• Moving oneself into different positions to provide patient care

• Standing, walking, squatting, and sitting for extended periods of time

• Moving people or objects as heavy as 100 pounds

• Communicating with others to exchange information verbally and in writing

• Operating medical equipment and keyboards/data entry devices

• Requires constant physical mobility to prepare, sterilize, and clean clinic areas, assist patients in the reception and treatment areas, and to negotiate around equipment and chairs in the examination room.

• Must use PPE

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

At our core, we believe our people are the key to fostering equality and innovation, as well as a work culture where everyone belongs. Ourstrategic plan ( is grounded in health equity and is the heart of everything we do in public health. We are bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to better advance community health. Recently, we became Colorado's first Local Public Health Agency (LPHA) to be recognized as anAge Friendly Public Health System ( . We are dedicated to building a workforce that proudly reflects the county we serve. Everyone starts somewhere, so even if you feel you're missing a few preferred qualifications, please apply if you're passionate about the position!

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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