Immunization Nurse Consultant - 20013627

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723.03 of Revised Code AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in nursing; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education & experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
• Nursing Technical Skills\: Learning and Development, Public Relations, Training Professional Skills\: Adaptability, Managing Meetings, Verbal Communication

Nice To Haves

• 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 in 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.

Responsibilities

• Write & assure accomplishment of CDC grant objectives related to immunization education interventions.
• Participate in immunization program phone duty responding to calls from providers & 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 program.
• Collaborate with other state &/or 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.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed