Immunization Nurse Consultant

What You'll Do: The Bureau of Infectious Diseases is seeking an Immunization Nurse Consultant to serve as the statewide expert on immunizations & vaccine-preventable diseases.

This position will monitor & evaluate implementation of Get Vaccinated subgrants including review of local grant applications.

Additional job duties may include: * Write & assure accomplishment of CDC grant objectives related to immunization education interventions.

* Participate in immunization program phone duty responding to calls from providers & general public on immunizations, vaccine-preventable diseases, Vaccine for Children (VFC) issues & storage & handling guidelines.

* Ensure adherence to all applicable state & federal rules, regulations, laws, agency policies, procedures & protocols for immunization & vaccine preventable disease control educational program.

* Collaborate with other state &/or local agencies, educational institutions & advocacy organizations to develop & present coordinated educational activities, programs for health professionals & the general public.

* Research & identify ODH resources (e.g., ODH publications, employees with expertise on vaccine- preventable disease prevention & control) available to assist agencies in dealing with vaccine- preventable diseases.

Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment: Biennial renewal of license to practice as registered nurse.

Unusual working conditions: Travels overnight; exposed to unpredictable patient behavior.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule.

Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723.03 of Revised Code AND 6 mos.

trg.

or 6 mos.

exp.

in nursing; must be able to provide own transportation.

OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education & experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills: Nursing Technical Skills: Learning and Development, Public Relations, Training Professional Skills: Adaptability, Managing Meetings, Verbal Communication * Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: * Bachelor's or advanced degree in nursing.

* 12 months experience working as a nurse in a clinical setting, public health or community health setting.

* Experience working with vaccinations or in the vaccine field.

* Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS). * Experience presenting, training, and/or public speaking.

* Experience in writing and implementing grants.

* Experience working on a committee or facilitating a group.

* Experience in analyzing health related data to produce reports.

* Experience working with healthcare providers and local health departments.

* Experience collecting health related data and information from studies, investigations, or reports.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.