Immunization Nurse

SANTA ROSA COMMUNITY HEALTH•Santa Rosa, CA

1d•$38 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Immunization Nurse works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager to protect SRCH patients and the community from vaccine-preventable diseases. The role assesses patients’ immunization status, administers vaccines, and educates patients and caregivers. The nurse works with doctors, nurse practitioners, the immunization team, and other medical professionals to help patients of all ages access needed vaccines. The position also supports vaccine readiness and compliance, including Vaccines for Children (VFC), insurance plan guidelines, state emergency vaccine programs, and Joint Commission visits. Responsibilities include vaccine supply and storage management, audit support, quality improvement, staff training, and leading immunization projects and events. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Current LVN license.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Good knowledge of the clinical process and critical-thinking abilities.
Knowledge of current nursing practices.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and educational levels.
Ability to work in a highly dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Skill in quality improvement processes and infection-control standards for healthcare facilities.
Excellent work ethic.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve computer information.
Manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient for repetitive keyboard use over extended periods.
Ability to communicate effectively in person or by telephone with a diverse population.
Ability to give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to perform complex mental and basic arithmetic functions and interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies.
Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze complex data and information.
Close-range vision sufficient to see details of objects.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
Ability to sit or stand for at least one hour at a time and repeatedly travel to and from the work area throughout the day.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an immunization nurse is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ health histories to identify issues that may make vaccination unsafe.
Provide vaccine information according to established CDC, AAP, or other organizational guidelines.
Record vaccination histories in patient charts or the CAIR registry.
Educate patients about vaccine risks and benefits and other disease prevention.
Coordinate with clinicians, pediatricians, the immunization team, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
Schedule appointments and maintain records to help ensure patients receive appropriate immunizations on time or as scheduled.
Collect samples from patients and staff who may have been exposed to a contagious disease.
Manage vaccine supplies and documentation.
Work with the immunization team to maintain readiness for VFC, insurance plan guidelines, state emergency vaccine programs, and Joint Commission visits by ensuring health centers follow applicable regulations.
Assist the clinic and immunization team with VFC audits.
Monitor refrigerator alarm systems and follow protocols and contingency plans for temperature excursions and emergencies.
Support immunization quality measures.
Lead immunization or vaccine projects and events.
Coordinate with the team to train new medical assistants on immunization workflows and help prevent immunization errors.
Work with the clinic, immunization team, and site leadership on daily vaccine management, storage, and handling.
Lead quality improvement projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.