Immunization Program Nurse Essential Functions1. Coordinates and participates in the operation of Immunization clinics by scheduling and delegating activities to nurses, nurse technicians and clerical workers. 2. Maintains vaccine stock through temperature monitoring, inventory monitoring, vaccination supplies, proper storage, and ordering vaccine.3. Administers vaccines by assessing and evaluating the immunization status and needs of clients and health department staff through knowledge of current vaccine guidelines, vaccination schedules, state requirements, and client medical history. Makes specificindividual nursing judgment using immunization guidelines and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Pink book as resources. 4. Administers vaccines according to manufacture guidelines and administers using safe and proper techniques to ensure accuracy. Educate parents and clients on vaccines, possible side effects, timing of next appointment. 5. Interprets international immunization records for accurate assessment of immunization assessment. Enters immunization status into State database, and provides documentation to appropriate organizations.6. Maintains up-to-date and accurate standing orders for administering vaccines. Obtains Medical Director’s signature in a timely manner and implements the orders.7. Monitors immunization reporting for county schools and childcares through Michigan Childhood Immunization Registry (MCIR)/School Immunization Reporting System (SIRS). Conduct yearly training for school and childcare personnel responsible for reporting and coordinate with schools/childcares for any additional training needed (either in person or by phone/email). Disseminates yearly information packets and letters regarding new immunization reporting requirements to all school districts in county. Monitors schools and childcares compliancy during designated reporting periods. Documents any conversations, waivers, and compliancy levels for each site and maintain documentation for 3 years. Coordinates with MDHHS Field Representative regarding any issues with MCIR/SIRS, schools not complying with reporting, reporting training.8. Provide immunization waiver education to parents requesting waiver for immunizations.Documents waiver information in the State MCIR system.Employment QualificationsEducation: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience: Two years of nursing experience with an emphasis on assessment andcommunication skillsOther Requirements: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Physical RequirementsStooping and bending to examine children.Restraining children while administering injections.Ability to travel throughout the County to various clinic locations.Ability to access clients in their homes.Ability to transport equipment to and from outlying clinic sites.Ability to access office files.Ability to enter and access information using a computer.Working Conditions:Works in office conditions and other locations where services aredelivered.Exposure to communicable diseases, blood, and other bodily fluids.