Public Health Registered Nurse - 6

Skills: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move Current unencumbered IN RN license for the *** Required Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field (Associate 4 yrs. Position is anticipated to be 37.5H/week but will vary depending on what counties have measles cases and what questions agency is receiving from providers and the public, never more than 40 hours/week.

Short Description:
Public Health RN

Complete Description:
Purpose
of Position/Summary:


The Immunization Division is one of six divisions within the
Public Health Services Commission of the
Indiana Department of Health
(IDOH). The IDOH Immunization Division
is one of 61 states and US territories funded through a cooperative agreement
with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop,
implement, assess, and promote immunization-related activities with the goal of
achieving and sustaining high immunization coverage, reducing vaccination
disparities, and decreasing the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases. The IDOH Immunization Division is committed
to the prevention of disease, disability, and death among Hoosiers across the
lifespan through a collaborative approach to improve vaccination coverage and
access to vaccines.


The Immunization Division
is organized into four sections consisting of 33 staff: Immunization
Information System (IIS) Operations, Division Operations, Vaccine Access and
Management, and Immunization Assessment and Promotion. The ISDH Immunization
Division Adult Immunization and Outbreak Response Coordinator (AIORC) position
is located within the Vaccine Access and Management (VAM) section, and reports
directly to the Deputy Vaccine Access and Management Director. The VAM section
is responsible for ensuring access to and accountability for vaccines through
the assurance of proper implementation of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) and
Adult Vaccine programs. While this position is mostly field-based, the nature
of the position duties may involve placement at the central office location for
periods of time. During outbreak responses, this position will work closely
with all members of the


Measles,
a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease, has seen a concerning
resurgence in Indiana and across the United States this year. Nationally, more
than 2,900 cases
have been confirmed in 2026, with 94%
linked to outbreaks, largely affecting unvaccinated
populations. This increase poses a significant public health threat and
underlines the urgent need for a dedicated Public Health Nurse specializing in
outbreak response and immunization efforts.


Position Summary:


Serve
as the frontline public health nurse and outbreak coordinator within the
Immunization Division (Vaccine Access & Management section) of the Indiana
Department of Health. This role combines clinical nursing, outbreak response
leadership, and community immunization coordination to effectively contain
measles outbreaks and strengthen vaccine confidence.


Outbreak Response & Clinical
Coordination (40%)



- Lead planning,
organization, and execution of measles vaccination clinics in satellite
and pop-up temporary settings.

- Coordinate
ordering and distribution of outbreak vaccines and associated supplies.

- Provide
clinical oversight, vaccine administration, patient screening, follow-up
monitoring.

- Maintain
medical documentation (vital signs, consents, immunization records via
IIS/CHIRP).

- Serve as
vaccinator and registration coordinator during outbreak clinics.



Provider Training & Capacity Building
(25%)



- Design and
deliver training to healthcare providers (VPD response, vaccine logistics,
data entry into IIS).

- Assist local
health departments and community partners to assess provider capacity and
distribute outbreak response resources.

- Support IIS
reminder/recall outreach for dose compliance.



Community Outreach & Engagement (15%)



- Develop and
expand adult/adolescent vaccine provider network for outbreaks and routine
immunizations.

- Collaborate
with community partners, school nurses, parent groups, healthcare systems to
promote vaccine awareness and confidence.

- Conduct
community education events (school health fairs, webinars, coalition
meetings).



Quality Management & Program Evaluation
(10%)



- Support VFC/
adult-focused quality improvement initiatives

- Collect and
analyze data (clinic attendance, vaccine coverage, IIS usage) to inform
strategic improvements.



Planning & Coordination (5%)



- Participate in
recruiting trusted messengers and statewide immunization planning and
evaluation.

- Coordinate with
public health preparedness & epidemiology teams for outbreak and
pandemic readiness.

- Other duties as
assigned



Additional Duties & Professional
Development (5%)



- Support
SchoolVax inbox communications, website content updates, and other automation
projects.

- Assist A to Z
immunization training for nursing students and professional providers and
trusted messengers.

- Attend staff
meetings and manage regular vaccine clinics.

- Submit required
grant reports and participate in stakeholder workgroups.






Minimum Qualifications



- Unencumbered
Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license.

- Bachelor s
degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field (Associate 4 years
relevant experience acceptable).

- Valid Indiana
driver s license and reliable transportation.

- Minimum 2 years
clinical nursing experience. Public
health or community settings preferred.

- Strong
knowledge of public health core functions, disease prevention, and health
education.

- Experience
presenting to medical and general audiences both in-person and virtually.










Preferred Qualifications



- 2 years
immunization program or vaccine-specific field experience.

- Demonstrated
role in outbreak preparedness and emergency response.

- Familiarity
with ACIP vaccine recommendations, IIS/CHIRP, and EMR systems.

- Experience
serving under-vaccinated or vulnerable populations.

- Skills in
community outreach, grant reporting, educational content creation.










Working Environment & Physical
Requirements



- Field-based
position with travel to schools, clinics, and community sites statewide;
periodic office-based periods.

- Physical
ability to stand for long periods during clinics; lift and transport
clinic supplies (~30 lbs).

- Regular
off-hour availability for outbreak response and emergency support.

- Working
conditions include indoor clinics, community events, and occasional
exposure to infectious disease environments.










Supervisory Role & Collaboration



- Reports to Assessment
and Program Evaluation Coordinator/Deputy Vaccine Access & Management
Director.

- Works
cross-functionally with Immunization Division Executive Team,
Epidemiology, Preparedness, and external stakeholders including health
systems, schools, and community organizations.










This
position is crucial to Indiana s efforts to contain current measles outbreaks
and sustain long-term immunization coverage across the state.

Skills:

	Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience	Expertise Rating	Move
	Current unencumbered IN RN license for the ***	Required
	Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field (Associate 4 yrs. relevant exp. acceptable)	Required
	Min. 2 years clinical nursing experience, preferably in public health or community settings.	Required	2	Years
	Valid Indiana driver's license & reliable transportation.	Required
	Strong knowledge of public health core functions, disease prevention and health education.	Required	2	Years
	Experience presenting to medical and general audiences both in-person and virtually.	Required	1	Years
	2 years immunization program or vaccine-specific field experience.	Highly desired	2	Years
	Demonstrated role in outbreak preparedness and emergency response	Highly desired	1	Years
	Familiarity with ACIP vaccine recommendations, IIS/CHIRP, and EMR systems.	Highly desired	1	Years
	Experience serving under-vaccinated or vulnerable populations.	Highly desired	1	Years
	Skills in community outreach, grant reporting, educational content creation.	Highly desired	1	Years

Questions:
Question 1
Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question 2
What is your candidate's email address?
Question 3
Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)?

Question 5
Candidate needs to be flexible with schedule depending on the need of the clinic, training or answering calls. Does candidate accept this requirement/
Question 6
Position is anticipated to be 37.5H/week but will vary depending on what counties have measles cases and what questions agency is receiving from providers and the public, never more than 40 hours/week. Does candidate accept this requirement?
Question 7
Position is primarily Monday through Friday but could also require a Saturday clinic at times. Does candidate accept this requirement?
Question 8
Candidate will be required to travel to the Indianapolis office at times to get vaccines ready for a clinic or for mandatory training or in-person meetings. Travel to the Indianapolis office is only reimbursed if getting ready for a clinic or need to do inventory, not for on-site meetings or training. Does candidate accept this requirement?
Question 9
Candidate will be required to travel throughout Indiana to schools, clinics, and community sites statewide. Travel to these areas is reimbursed. Does candidate accept this requirement?
Question 10
Position is anticipated to be for a 6 month duration with the possibility of extending depending on CDC funding. Does candidate accept this requirement?

Agency Interview Type:
Webcam only

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

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