Regional Immunization Nurse Consultant

State of North Carolina; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina is seeking a Nurse Consultant II (NS) in Immunization Branch. The role delivers expert clinical guidance, conducts VFC site visits, and advises health care providers and local departments.

It requires NC RN licensure and 2 years of clinical experience, with remote work eligibility and a strongly collaborative public health focus. The position offers specialized nursing responsibilities, policy development input, and educational leadership across state agencies and

Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience per vacancy: RN license in NC and two years of related clinical experience.
• Coaching/mentoring clinical staff to reinforce Immunization Branch protocols.
• Advanced nursing theory and public health principles applied to clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct VFC site visits to assess immunization program adherence.
• Evaluate nursing policies and program activities in local health departments.
• Provide advanced clinical consultation to Immunization Branch staff and external providers.
• Develop interventions to address identified immunization needs.
• Serve as consultant and educator to hospitals and local agencies on immunization topics.
• Resolve minor clinical issues; escalate complex matters to branch leadership.
• Support program operations with nursing expertise in policy development.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Nursing theory & public health

Clinical consultation

Customer service to multidisciplinary

Immunization guidelines interpretation

Education

RN license - North Carolina

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Nurse Consultant II (NS)

Position Number

60040883

Grade

MH17

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 elevate complex matters to appropriate branch leadership.
• 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.

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 lives of everyone in our state.

About the Immunization Branch:

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

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.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, 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: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

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.

ADA Accommodations

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Recruiter:

Tresha Walker

Contact:

DHHS Workday Support Form