Immunization Field Operations Nurse Leader

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi’s Department of Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Nurse Consultant within the Immunization Program in Hinds County. This time-limited role provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for VFC/IQIP programs, with responsibilities across vaccination management and provider compliance.

The position requires RN licensure and 2+ years' nursing experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required
• Public health nursing experience preferred
• Experience supervising staff preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Supervising and evaluating professional nursing staff.
• Monitoring workloads, field coverage, and provider visits.
• Providing technical guidance regarding vaccine management, storage/handling, eligibility, and provider compliance.
• Mentoring and training staff; responding to complex provider concerns; coordinating with district leadership.

Job description

State of Mississippi’s Department of Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Nurse Consultant within the Immunization Program in Hinds County. This time-limited role provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for VFC/IQIP programs, with responsibilities across vaccination management and provider compliance.

The position requires RN licensure and 2+ years' nursing experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.