Registered Nurse – Community Immunizations Team
About The Position
Join the Maricopa County Department of Public Health's Community Immunizations Team as a Registered Nurse. This role focuses on providing immunizations at community outreach events, clinics, and public settings to protect the health of children and adults. You will deliver safe, high-quality immunization services, support access to essential vaccines, and may assist with patient care in clinics or participate in public health response efforts during disease outbreaks. This position combines clinical work with community engagement to improve immunization access and outcomes for diverse populations. Immunization events may occur after hours and on weekends. This is a great opportunity for individuals energized by working with the public and making a direct impact on community health.
Requirements
- One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a community/public health setting, school, physician’s office, acute care facility, or other relevant nursing practice.
- Graduation of an accredited School of Nursing with a valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (or another state recognized by Arizona as a multi-compact license state).
- Valid Arizona Driver’s license is required upon hire.
- Employee must have reliable transportation, as they may have to travel to other locations if coverage is needed.
- Current CPR certification is required upon hire.
- Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza. Some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Computer skills
- Experience with child and adult vaccination
- Experience with the VFC program
- Experience with IIS (vaccine registry system)
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Provides immunizations to adults and children at clinic locations and during outreach events, including reviewing immunization records and ASIIS data, determining vaccine needs, administering vaccines, and ensuring appropriate follow-up and documentation.
- Supports community immunization outreach efforts by participating in events that expand vaccine access, promote awareness, and advance public health initiatives, while ensuring proper transport, handling, and storage of vaccines and supplies.
- Assists with operational setup and closure for fixed immunization clinics and community-based events, ensuring readiness, safety, and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation through nurses’ notes, reporting forms, consent forms, and electronic databases, and provides clients with proof of administered immunizations.
- Collaborates with community partners and public health agencies to support immunization activities, share relevant information, and participate in meetings, trainings, and in-services related to immunization practices and public health priorities.
- Participates in vaccine-preventable disease responses.
Benefits
- 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
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
- Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
