Public Health Nurse Coordinator - Immunization Program

Public Health Nurse Coordinator - Immunization Program

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Health & Human Services, NC

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

202500158

Department

Health Department

Opening Date

11/05/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Job Purpose

This advanced nursing role is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the Alamance County Health Department Immunization Program.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Coordination

• Develop, implement, and manage all aspects of the Immunization Program
• Develop, implement and manage all aspects of the Refugee Health Program
• Review and develop policies and procedures to meet state contract requirements
• Identify program needs and set goals for improvement and compliance

Clinic Operations & Oversight

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily clinic activities
• Review clinic records to ensure compliance with immunization guidelines and patient care standards
• Monitor documentation for accuracy and consistency
• Manage workload distribution and staff productivity
• Ensure accurate coding and billing for Medicaid and insurance reimbursement
• Maintain and inventory vaccine supplies and ensure appropriate storage

Staff Support & Training

• Conduct regular staff meetings and in-service training
• Orient and train new nursing staff and students
• Serve as an immunization resource for health department staff and other agencies

Community Collaboration

• Coordinate with school nurses and school system staff as needed
• Serve as liaison between the health department and physician offices, medical providers, day cares, refugee resettlement agencies, community agencies, and the public
• Provide immunization education and guidance to families and community partners

Direct Patient Care

• Provide immunizations and related services in clinic 25% of the time or as needed

Additional Public Health Duties.

• Serve as backup to the communicable disease coordinator
• Staff emergency shelters during public health emergencies.

Qualifications

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Compassion - Ability to show kindness, empathy and genuine care.
• Honesty - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Integrity - Trustworthiness to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility or pledge
• Judgment - Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Safety-Minded - Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Teamwork - Ability to work with others successfully and productively for the common cause and desired end goal.

Skills & Abilities

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. drivers 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

Health Insurance - Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including 2 Standard PPO plans and a High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA.

Dental Benefit - Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees at no cost. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment.

Vision Insurance - A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.

Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.

Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.

Retirement Benefits - Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed.

Time Off Accruals:

Vacation Time - Annual Leave is accrued based on years of service. Employees can accrue from 10-25 days per year.

Sick Time - All County full time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

County Observed Holidays - Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule.

Wellness Benefits & Programming:

Employee Assistance Program: There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all its free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isnt recorded.

Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.

Alamance County Employee Health Center: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the health center. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.

Services Available:

Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as flu, sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever.

Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...)

Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider

Health Education and Counseling

Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.

Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.

Employee Fitness Center:

Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.

Employer Alamance County Government

Address 124 West Elm Street

Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone 336-570-4028

Website http://www.alamance-nc.com