Ohio Department of Commerce
Immunization Nurse Consultant
Ohio Department of Commerce, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Overview
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
Biennial renewal of license to practice as registered nurse. Working conditions
Unusual working conditions: Travels overnight; exposed to unpredictable patient behavior. Schedule
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 . Benefits
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications
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.
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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
Biennial renewal of license to practice as registered nurse. Working conditions
Unusual working conditions: Travels overnight; exposed to unpredictable patient behavior. Schedule
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 . Benefits
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications
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.
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