Registered Nurse - Immunizations

maricopa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa County Department of Public Health seeks a Registered Nurse to provide immunizations at outreach events and in clinics, helping to protect community health across Maricopa County. The role blends direct patient care with public health engagement and may require after-hours work.

Responsibilities include vaccine administration for both adults and children, documentation, and collaboration with partners.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience.
• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing and a valid, unrestricted RN license.
• Experience with child and adult vaccination.
• Experience with IIS (vaccine registry system).
• Experience with the VFC program.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Provides immunizations to adults and children at outreach events and in immunization clinics.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation through nurse's notes, reporting forms, consent forms, and electronic databases, and provides clients with proof of administered immunizations.
• Collaborates with community partners and public health agencies to support immunization activities, share relevant information, and participate in meetings, trainings, and in-services related to immunization practices and public health priorities.
• Participate in vaccine preventable disease responses.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Immunization Program and the Community Health & Resource Services (CHRS) Division.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer skills

Public health experience

Education

RN license

Tools

VFC program

IIS vaccine registry

EMR systems

Job description

Posting Date

10/22/26

Application Deadline

10/26/26

Pay Range

$36.75 - $53.25 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Public Health

About the Position

Are you looking for a fun, meaningful role that lets you connect directly with the community? Join us as an Registered Nurse with our Community Immunizations Team, where you'll help protect the health of children and adults across Maricopa County.

In this position, your primary responsibility is to provide immunizations at community outreach events, clinics, and other public settings. You'll support access to essential vaccines by delivering safe, high‑quality immunization services in a variety of environments. You'll also assist with patient care in immunization clinics and may participate in public health response efforts during disease outbreaks. This role blends hands‑on clinical work with community engagement, helping improve immunization access and outcomes across diverse populations. Immunization events may occur after hours and on weekends.

If you're energized by working with the public and want to make a direct impact on community health, this is a great opportunity to do meaningful work every day.

Please note this position is a contract position with full benefits and is funded through November 2027.

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3 rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work‑life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high‑value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on‑site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy?

We Require

• One year of nursing experience
• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing and a valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (or another state recognized as a multi-compact license state)

We Also Value

• Community based or public health experience
• Computer skills
• Experience with child and adult vaccination
• Experience with the VFC program
• Experience with IIS (vaccine registry system)
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)

Job Contributions

• Provides immunizations to adults and children at outreach events and in immunization clinics
• Assists with operational setup and closure for fixed immunization clinics and community‑based events
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation through nurse's notes, reporting forms, consent forms, and electronic databases, and provides clients with proof of administered immunizations
• Collaborates with community partners and public health agencies to support immunization activities, share relevant information, and participate in meetings, trainings, and in‑services related to immunization practices and public health priorities
• Participate in vaccine preventable disease responses
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Immunization Program and the Community Health & Resource Services (CHRS) Division

Working Conditions

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• All staff work with electronic medical records and state databases
• All staff have access to PPE required for routine patient care, including medical gloves and medical masks
• Ability to exert 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
• Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
• Travel will be required to attend conferences, training, and possibly varying work locations
• Employee must have reliable transportation, may have to travel to another location if coverage is needed such as outreach events and immuni