Immunization Nurse Consultant New

Description

Pay Grade: P

This is a FEDERAL GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds.

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
  
  

The Immunization Nurse Consultant provides expert clinical, technical, and programmatic guidance to local public health districts, healthcare providers, and community partners. This role supports the state’s immunization program through policy development, training, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure safe vaccine storage, handling, and administration, as well as compliance with state and federal requirements. In addition, it serves as a key leader in supporting the Office of Nursing and advancing public health nursing practice across the state.

Infrequent travel may be required to support training in the 18 Public Health Districts in Georgia and Flexible scheduling options – hybrid in-person (Atlanta) and remote.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on vaccine-preventable diseases, immunization practices and CDC/ACIP recommendations for public health districts.
• Collaborate with the Immunization Program Director and Chief Nurse to advance agency priorities related to immunization.
• Provide consultation and guidance to state and local public health nurses and professionals on immunization policies, protocols, and practices.
• Develops immunization protocols, guidance, and training for the Georgia Immunization Program Manual, Standard Nurse Protocol Manual for Registered Professional Nurses in Public Health, and the Policy and Procedure Manual for Public Health Nurse Training.
• Develop, implement, and complete annual review and revision of section policies and guidelines for internal staff and update materials as needed.
• Assist with completion of immunization grant applications and reporting and serve as business owner for the Immunization Education Contract.
• Collaborate with the designated contractor to plan, implement, and host the annual Immunize Georgia conference.
• Serve as an active member of the Georgia Immunization Advisory Committee.
• Serve as Nurse Planner, coordinating and supporting continuing education activities for public health staff, including both new and ongoing activities.
• Facilitate immunization education audits, evaluating field staff’s ability to deliver and interpret federal guidelines to the provider community. Represent the state immunization program at each Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting, reporting back to the Immunization Program Director and Chief Nurse all new or revised ACIP recommendations, vaccine information, etc.
• Serve as the primary Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) contact and designated back-up Vaccine Safety Officer for the Georgia Immunization Program.
• Collaborate with the Director of Emergency Preparedness Nursing to provide vaccination guidance during emergency response efforts.
• Participate in outbreak response and emergency preparedness planning.
• Collaborate with the School Health Nursing Consultant and the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) to develop, coordinate, and deliver trainings and educational resources for school nurses and other school personnel, including training on school immunization audits, to support safe and effective immunization and public health practices.
• Support initiatives and priorities in the Division of Women, Children, and Nursing Services.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in nursing, public health or related field from an accredited college or university AND Seven years of professional nursing managerial or supervisory role and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license; Or one(1) year of experience at the lower level PH Manager 2 (HCM081) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications (Based On The Needs Of The Position)

• Experience in public health nursing, immunization programs, or infectious disease prevention.
• Knowledge of CDC immunization schedules, ACIP guidelines, and vaccine management.
• Strong skills in training, consultation, data analysis, and program evaluation.
  
  

Additional Information

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email wr2klk5@hnm9r2x0e.com.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Benefits

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits For Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.