Nurse (Immunization Coordinator)

Indian Health Service•Gallup, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as Nurse (Immunization Coordinator) for the branch of Public Health Nursing, in the Division of Public Health, Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, NM. The purpose of this position is to provide for the overall development, implementation, coordination and direction of the Gallup Indian Medical Center Immunization Clinic.

Requirements

A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.
Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.
At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Knowledge of professional nursing concepts, principles, and practices to perform specialized assignments in planning, implementing, evaluating, and improving the immunization program, and providing direct patient care through immunization administration across the lifespan.

Nice To Haves

Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position.

Responsibilities

Organize, direct, and implement the Immunization Program in accordance with the current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Responsible for providing oversight for all vaccine management and ensuring all vaccines are stored, handled, transported, and inventoried correctly.
Orders vaccine for children, adolescent, and adults from the pharmacy department.
Maintain an electronic inventory and verifies vaccine and supplies are received.
Monitor temperature and mechanical indicators for vaccine storage for refrigerators and freezers, ensuring compliance of vaccine storage which includes follow up by checking and recording temperature settings.
Compile report monthly to include inventory, temperature monitoring, provide certification reports, vaccine order, wastage reports and excursion reports.
Compile data from Patient Management systems and reports data quarterly to the National Immunization Registry System.
Provide training and education to all staff related to immunization issues and vaccine preventable diseases.
Assist with disease outbreak investigations.
Maintain adequate supply and inventory of support material.
Initiate and maintain quality assurance and performance improvement mechanisms for immunizations.