Nurse Educator
About The Position
As the Registered Nurse for Immunization Education in Community Wellness and Health Promotion, you will provide evidence-based education on vaccine-preventable and communicable diseases through research, outreach, and intervention. You will promote immunization awareness across diverse community settings and collaborate with local, state, and federal partners to support public health initiatives. Additional responsibilities include working as part of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) grant team serving City of Phoenix providers, assisting with patient care in immunization clinics, and participating in disease outbreak response efforts. This role combines clinical expertise with public health engagement to improve access, education, and outcomes in immunization services.
Requirements
- Two years of community-based nursing
- A valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state
- Degree from an accredited school of Nursing
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (B.S.N.)
- Health promotion education experience
- Public speaking experience
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills
- Experience with child and adult vaccination
- Experience in Public Health Nursing
- Experience with the VFC program
Responsibilities
- Participates in public outreach efforts by supporting immunization events that expand access, promote vaccine awareness, and advance public health initiatives in community settings
- Ensures proper transport and handling of immunization supplies in accordance with clinical protocols and public health standards
- Supports health and wellness through direct engagement and education, collaborates with communities to design and implement targeted health promotion and disease prevention efforts with a primary focus on immunizations
- Addresses clinical vaccine questions from the community to ensure accurate understanding and informed decision-making
- Provides direct patient care in the immunization clinic, including vaccine administration, data collection, and documentation
- Supports the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and VFC grant activities by promoting health and wellness through education and outreach, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and providing consultation and technical assistance to healthcare providers and community partners to enhance immunization practices and program compliance
Benefits
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
