POSITION:  Immunization Nurse 

DEPARTMENT:  Health

WORK SCHEDULE: Incumbent works at minimum two shifts per month and must be available to accept shifts with short notice.

JOB CATEGORY: PAT (Professional, Administrative, Technological)

SALARY: $43.14/Hour  (HFI Funded)

STATUS:  PRN Contracted

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt

DATES: Until Filled

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Immunization Nurse for the St. Joseph County Department of Health (DoH) on as “as needed” basis, responsible for providing healthcare and education to county residents, and ensuring compliance with established policies, practices, regulations, and professional and public health standards. Incumbent works at minimum two shifts per month and must be available to accept shifts with short notice.

Responsibilities 

Advises patients on needed routine vaccinations for various age groups based on Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. 

Registers patients, records demographic information, prepares patient charts, and enters medical details such as prior vaccines into charts. 

Reviews patient records to ensure accurate immunizations are being administered, explains to patients what immunizations are being administered, and provides written and oral information regarding immunizations, possible side effects, and remedies for side effects. 

Prepares immunizations for injection using sterile techniques, administers immunizations, and monitors patients for signs of anaphylactic reaction. Reviews patient assessments for contraindications. Prints and provides vaccine records for patients. 

Educates the public on vaccine-preventable diseases. 

Maintains inventory of vaccines, monitors transportation and temperature of vaccines, investigates and responds to issues or discrepancies, orders vaccines, and submits inventory information to state and private vaccine providers.

Qualifications 

Thorough knowledge of public health laws and accepted principles and practices of public health nursing, with ability to effectively examine and screen individuals, assess needs, research professional medical resources, and provide information, treatments, assistance, and referrals as appropriate. 

Practical knowledge of standard policies and practices of St. Joseph County Department of Health, with ability to apply appropriate procedures accordingly. 

Working knowledge of health and social services available to St. Joseph County residents, with ability to work with and support our public health programming and facilitate referrals as appropriate.

 Education/Experience 

Associate’s degree in nursing required. Bachelor’s degree and previous experience in public health nursing preferred. 

Possession of required certifications and training, including valid Indiana license as Registered Nurse, certification in Vaccines A-Z or equivalent, and other areas as required for public health programs and operations.