JOB
This advanced nursing role is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the Alamance County Health Department Immunization Program. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Program Leadership & Coordination
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Develop, implement, and manage all aspects of the Immunization Program
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Develop, implement and manage all aspects of the Refugee Health Program
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Review and develop policies and procedures to meet state contract requirements
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Identify program needs and set goals for improvement and compliance
Clinic Operations & Oversight
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Plan, organize, and monitor daily clinic activities
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Review clinic records to ensure compliance with immunization guidelines and patient care standards
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Monitor documentation for accuracy and consistency
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Manage workload distribution and staff productivity
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Ensure accurate coding and billing for Medicaid and insurance reimbursement
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Maintain and inventory vaccine supplies and ensure appropriate storage
Staff Support & Training
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Conduct regular staff meetings and in-service training
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Orient and train new nursing staff and students
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Serve as an immunization resource for health department staff and other agencies
Community Collaboration
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Coordinate with school nurses and school system staff as needed
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Serve as liaison between the health department and physician offices, medical providers, day cares, refugee resettlement agencies, community agencies, and the public
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Provide immunization education and guidance to families and community partners
Direct Patient Care
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Provide immunizations and related services in clinic 25% of the time or as needed
Additional Public Health Duties.
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Serve as backup to the communicable disease coordinator
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Staff emergency shelters during public health emergencies.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; for employees in expanded role positions, considerable knowledge of, and skill in obtaining a health history and performing physical examinations sufficient enough to determine if there is any deviation from normal; considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities; ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and make decisions; ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health;
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or a Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Registered Nurses without the above work experience may be considered as a work-against for the position.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Valid N.C. driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and experience in adult/children’s vaccinations preferred. Fluent in both Spanish and English both oral and written.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Stand - C
Walk - F
Sit - F
Manually Manipulate - F
Reach Outward -F
Reach Above Shoulder - F
Climb - F
Crawl F
Squat or Kneel - F
Bend - F
Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less - F
11-20 lbs. - F
21-50 lbs. – F
51-100 lbs. - O
Over 100 lbs. - N
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less - F
13-25 lbs. - F
26-40 lbs. - O
41-100 lbs. - O
Other Physical Requirements
- Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral) - C
