Regional Immunization Nurse Consultant

Adult Correction; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work option

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Regional Immunization Nurse Consultant to provide advanced clinical guidance and leadership in immunization programs. This role supports the Immunization Branch and external providers, including Vaccines for Children site visits, policy interpretation, and program development.

The position offers a fully remote work option and is federally funded.

Qualifications

• Advanced nursing knowledge and judgment in immunization.
• Experience coaching clinical staff and delivering education.
• Familiarity with immunization guidelines and program requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with state agencies and health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct VFC site visits to assess immunization requirements and identify clinical needs.
• Evaluate nursing policies and service delivery in health departments and private settings.
• Provide advanced clinical consultation to staff, the Epi Section, and external entities.
• Develop interventions to address immunization needs and improve programs.
• Consult and educate hospitals and private practices on immunization topics.
• Independently resolve minor clinical issues and support policy development.

Skills

Clinical guidance

Vaccine programs

Staff coaching

Public health principles

Policy interpretation

Education

RN License

Job description

About Us

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.

Description of Work

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.

Key Duties Include

• 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
• Support immunization program operations by contributing specialized nursing expertise to clinical policy development and program decision‑making.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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 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.

Posting Information

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

Physical Requirements

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.

About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH)

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 l