Immunization Nurse Consultant - 20013627

Immunization Nurse Consultant (Public Health Nurse Specialist)

About Us: 

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The goal of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases (e.g., foodborne outbreaks, general infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infections, influenza, meningitis, tuberculosis, vaccine-preventable diseases, waterborne outbreaks, zoonotic diseases and vector-borne diseases).

The bureau works closely with local health departments (LHDs), healthcare providers and laboratories to ensure that infectious disease reports are reviewed and investigated timely; the program provides technical expertise and coordination to LHDs, healthcare providers, laboratories and where appropriate, the general public.

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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.

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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. 

Supplemental Information

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

Application Procedures:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System.  Paper applications will not be considered.  Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.  Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above.  An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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Background Check Information:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
 

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.