Public Health Nurse - Immunization Clinic

Missoula County•Missoula, MT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Missoula County Public Health Department is seeking a PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - IMMUNIZATION to join their team. This position performs professional level duties in the field of public health nursing for the Missoula City-County Health Department. Will be assigned to clinic services. Priority screening will begin on Thursday, May 28, 2026. It is in your best interest to apply before this date. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position(s) have been filled. To Apply: Please complete all sections of the online application. Please include with a complete application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial copies accepted) a letter of interest, a resume, and a copy of nursing license. Incomplete applications will be asked to reapply. Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Requirements

Requires a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Requires a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in Montana.
Requires a current Montana driver's license.
Requires current CPR certification.
Requires successfully passing a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

Promotes and supports the health of individual families and the community through assessment, teaching, counseling and other appropriate interventions.
Works with public and private agencies to improve community health through the collection and assessment of health data and the implementation of recommended policies to address critical concerns.
Applies the nursing process in identifying patients who have physical, social and emotional needs.
Serves as case manager in the assessment of nursing needs of individuals and families.
Develops nursing care plans and provides documentation as appropriate or required.
Assists individuals and families to identify, access and utilize appropriate community health resources.
Provides service in community, home and clinic settings.
Provides health-education to individuals and groups, including other health professionals.
Acts as a health resource person to other health and social agencies.
May assist citizen groups in organizing community health programs.
Assists with mentoring and providing guidance for nursing students assigned to the Health Department.
Plans, develops and evaluates projects as assigned.
Prepares reports to indicate project progress and outcome as needed.
Participates in quality improvement projects and strategic work plans.
Works within the incident command structure during emergencies.
Works with all ages to assess historical vaccine records and to administer immunizations based on age and/or medical condition.
In addition to vaccinations, may draw blood, administer TB skin tests and interpret results, and do lice checks.
Responsible for coordinating with Infectious Disease office on reportable communicable diseases.
Works with the public and other health care providers to inform and educate on vaccine-related topics.
May be required to work in the International Travel Clinic to perform travel consultations.
Primarily works in a clinic setting but may also work in the community setting.