Immunization Nursing Consultant

Job Description

Plans, organizes and directs health services for an assigned program, unit, facility, hospital or geographical area; insures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to patients and clients.

Selects, mentors, motivates and directs development and evaluation of the staff; establishes and tracks quality improvement indicators and other information concerning services and care to insure that resources are available to provide quality services and on-time performance consistent with standards; may devise health related educational programs for professional and non-professional staff.

Participates, consults and collaborates in the development of long-range plans for health care programs; may interpret and communicate agency and departmental policies and procedures; establishes areas of responsibility and assignment; develops or implements policies and procedures to insure efficient and effective delivery of health services.

Serves as a point of contact for clinical and educational resources to the public, providers, county health departments, and the coalitions.

Serve as the Immunization SME for the agency HERS.

Support the Immunization Service community and partner events to provide clinical and educational resources and vaccinations when applicable.

Plans and directs implementation of new vaccines; establishes guidelines for vaccine ordering, distribution, and frequency.

Aid with grant writing and report submission to CDC and Federal partners.

Being present in the office is an essential function of this job.

Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Education And Experience

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.

Requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and three years of professional nursing experience, or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience, or a master’s degree and one year of professional nursing experience.

Furthermore, the applicant must have an additional year of professional nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing consultation an educational services in a specialized field or program.