Regional Immunization Nurse Consultant
State of North Carolina
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Job summary
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Regional Immunization Nurse Consultant to provide advanced clinical guidance across the Immunization Branch and to support program operations with nursing leadership.
You will conduct VFC site visits, evaluate nursing policies, develop interventions to improve immunization outcomes, and educate hospitals, private practices, and local health departments on immunization requirements and best practices.
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
- Two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.
- Experience with vaccine-preventable diseases is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct VFC site visits to assess immunization program adherence.
- Evaluate nursing policies, program activities, and service‑delivery practices.
- Provide advanced clinical consultation to Immunization Branch staff, the Epi Section, and external health care entities.
- Develop interventions to address identified immunization needs and improve program effectiveness.
Skills
Education
Job description
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
The Regional Immunization Nurse Consultant provides advanced clinical support to the Immunization Branch by resolving complex immunization issues that require specialized nursing judgment. The position assists the Provider Clinical Services Unit Manager in planning, organizing, and managing clinical activities in alignment with North Carolina Board of Nursing rules and the state's cooperative agreement with CDC. Working independently, the consultant delivers high‑level clinical guidance to Immunization Branch staff, the Epi Section, and external health care providers. The role also functions as a clinician and educator, offering expert instruction on immunization practices and program requirements. In addition, the position conducts Vaccines for Children (VFC) site visits and evaluates program needs, nursing policies, and health‑related activities in both public and private health care settings.
- - Conduct VFC site visits to medical provider offices to assess adherence to immunization program requirements and identify clinical needs.
- - Evaluate nursing policies, program activities, and service‑delivery practices within local health departments and private provider settings.
- - Provide advanced clinical consultation on complex immunization issues to Immunization Branch staff, the Epi Section, and external health care entities.
- - Develop and implement interventions that address identified immunization needs and improve program effectiveness.
- - Serve as a consultant and educator for hospitals, private practices, local health departments, and state agencies on sensitive immunization topics.
- - Independently resolve minor clinical issues and elevate complex matters to appropriate branch leadership.
- - Support immunization program operations by contributing specialized nursing expertise to clinical policy development and program decision‑making.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- * Proven experience providing coaching and mentoring to clinical staff through structured guidance that strengthens understanding of Immunization Branch protocols and program requirements.
- * Advanced proficiency applying nursing theory, public health principles, and North Carolina Board of Nursing rules to support clinical decision‑making and contribute to the development of high‑quality training materials and educational content.
- * Documented experience delivering consultation and advisory support to state and local agencies on vaccine‑preventable diseases, contributing to professional development activities and reinforcing consistent immunization practices.
- * Expertise in providing organized and timely customer service to multidisciplinary staff and healthcare providers through coordinated responses, structured communication, and consistent follow‑through within clinical program environments.
- * Utilized advanced clinical judgment to interpret immunization guidelines, address technical questions from providers, and support the development of clear, evidence‑based guidance for program implementation.
Salary Grade Range: $66,696.00 - $110,049.00
Recruitment Range: $66,696.00 - $93,000.00
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
This Position Is 100% Federally Funded
This Position Is Eligible For A Fully Remote Work Option
- * Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, or pull or otherwise move objects including the subject's own body.
- * Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.
The N.C. Immunization Branch is part of the Women and Children's Health Section and promotes public health through the identification and elimination of vaccine‑preventable diseases like polio, hepatitis B, measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, rubella (German measles), and mumps.
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: .DHHS uses the Merit‑Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
- * Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- * Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- * Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
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