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Immunization Nurse Coordinator

Salary

$81,087.79 - $93,251.09 Annually

Location

Westminster, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07071

Department

Public Health Department

Division

Public Health Nursing

Opening Date

06/27/2025

Closing Date

7/25/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Adams County Health Department (ACHD) Nursing Division is comprised of Nurse Family Partnership, Nurse Support Program, Harm Reduction, Sexual Health, Immunizations, Child Maltreatment and Fatality Prevention, and Care Coordinator for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. The Nursing Division is made up of clinical support staff, medical assistants, harm reduction specialists, operations support, nurses, advanced practice nurses, and midwives.

As a public health professional, your work is to prevent illness, promote well-being, and safeguard the health of communities. ACHD Nursing Division staff work diligently to be proactive, responsive, and adaptable in a landscape of ongoing and emerging challenges. Nursing care occurs anywhere the community lives, focusing on accessibility, community engagement, and building trust.

The Immunization Public Health Nurse (PHN) Coordinator is responsible for providing Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) program oversight, vaccine inventory management and storage and handling oversight, nursing leadership on the team, serving as the primary nurse trainer, and being a program specialist. The position is responsible for assisting with the development and review of program directives, procedures, and guidelines. The position is responsible for the training of public health nurses to deliver immunization services. The position is responsible for assisting with program operations and assisting with the implementation and oversight of program-specific deliverables.

This position also provides leadership within the immunization team and direct patient care at Adams County Health Department (ACHD) clinics in compliance with ACHD and Adams County directives, procedures, professional standards, and program guidelines. This position maintains working knowledge and expertise about immunization best practices and program deliverables. This role serves as an integral part of the clinical team to provide quality nursing care and services at clinics, home visits, and community outreach events. Additionally, this position may provide technical guidance and education to the clinical team, community members and community partners.

The position also works in collaboration with team and program nurse manager to develop trusted community partnerships to provide education, outreach, and coordinate events to increase the availability and uptake of childhood and adult immunizations across the community. This position works closely with schools and school districts, federally qualified health centers, other health systems, allied health professionals, community-based organizations, and other state and local governmental agencies to increase availability and uptake of childhood and adult immunizations, working to remove barriers to care and developing innovative strategies to increase access, particularly to those populations that have been traditionally marginalized.

The Immunization Public Health Nurse Coordinator focuses on improving individual, family, and population health by emphasizing vaccinations, preventive health services and attending to multiple determinants of health. This position is the public face and community expert for immunization best practices and decreasing community spread of vaccine preventable disease for Adams County Public Health.

This position requires evening, weekend, and occasional on-call duties.

The anticipated hiring rage for this position is $81,087.90 - $93,251.085 annually. The full range for the role is $ 81,087.790 - $117,577.300 annually.

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application.

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume/CV

Examples of Duties for Success

Direct Patient Care

+ Works as part of a team to deliver care in a culturally appropriate and client-centered manner to diverse populations.

+ Provides safe, effective, evidence-based client care, including clear, accurate documentation, and referrals. Uses critical thinking skills and nursing expertise to effectively assess clients and care for their health.

+ Performs direct client care by screening immunization records, educating clients and parents or guardians about vaccine effectiveness, safety, and potential reactions. Makes strong vaccine recommendations for all eligible vaccines and administers immunizations to infants, children, teens, and adults during clinic visits, or at outdoor community clinics, fairs, and outreach events.

+ Maintains up to date knowledge on vaccine recommendations, safety, administration along with storage, and handling best practices, procedures, and protocols.

+ Maintains specialty practice within nursing and public health, promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences.

+ Collaborates with team members to provide resources and care/treatment options within the client care setting. Identifies the need for consultation and referral as necessary.

+ Maintains working knowledge of agency-wide services and provides appropriate agency-wide referrals as necessary. Links people to needed personal health services and assures the provision to health care when otherwise unavailable.

+ Maintains up to date knowledge and performs safe vaccine, medication and medical supply use, storage, and handling, including the “7 rights” of Vaccine Administration.

+ Serves as a liaison or lead within clinic or at an off-site community clinic or event.

+ Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis or data requires a review of various factors.

+ Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

+ Conducts various diagnostic tests, needs assessment interviews, medical histories, and vital measurements to determine appropriate health care measures or coordination of care.

+ Applies agency directives, procedures, and guidelines to resolve a variety of issues.

Program Operations

+ Oversees the management of the VFC program acting as the primary VFC coordinator.

+ Oversees vaccine inventory management including but not limited to ordering, receiving, and return of vaccine.

+ Maintains custody and quality of cold chain management according to CDC, CDPHE and manufacturer guidelines.

+ The Immunization Public Health Nurse Coordinator attains knowledge and stays up to date and maintains clinical competence that reflects current nursing practice.

+ Regularly attends and actively participates in team meetings and professional development opportunities.

+ Supports a team culture of ongoing learning, growth, and collaboration.

+ Assures mentorship and professional support and identifies learning opportunities for the team.

+ The Immunization Public Health Nurse Coordinator communicates effectively in various formats in all areas of practice.

+ Proficiently documents client visits within the Electronic Health Record and complies with timely documentation standards for clients and employees.

+ Assess community needs and collaborates to develop program objectives.

+ Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Assists in conducting epidemiological investigations related to disease control and infectious diseases as needed. Conducts interviews of individuals and families, documents relevant information, and provides direct client care by administering vaccinations and medications.

+ Collaborates with related community agencies and service providers through client referrals, written and verbal communications.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Training

+ Develops and oversees robust staff development, including orientation, competencies, and training and professional development opportunities to maximize program delivery.

+ Assists in the orientation and training of new employees, students, and volunteers.

+ Participates in quality improvement projects.

+ Maintains electronic health record (EHR) proficiency and skills as necessary for daily duties.

+ Assures staff compliance with ACHD and program directives, procedures, and guidelines.

+ Develops and maintains active working knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and protocols related to the program, community health nursing and its application in public health programs.

+ Reads and interprets relevant reports and best practices and shares appropriately with ACHD leadership, team, and partners.

+ Ensure implementation of quality improvement and strategies.

+ Develops and maintains active working knowledge of inter-related professional services and resources available through ACHD and the community for implementation of programs.

+ Collaborates with professional and community groups to develop goals and increase access to public health care programs.

+ Coordinates and integrates program activities with other nursing programs, ACHD divisions, allied agencies, service providers, and community groups.

+ Provides consultation, leadership, and management in specialized program areas.

+ Provides technical expertise to ACHD staff in the interpretation of program directives, procedures, and guidelines.

+ Identifies and participates in committees and coalitions related to program activities and responsibilities.

+ Through data analysis, develops community-specific solutions to address prevention priorities.

+ Identifies and participates in policy and legislation through committees and boards related to program activities and responsibilities.

+ Participates in the development of community planning, organization, education, and promotion of public health services through community outreach efforts, including serving on community boards and committees and presenting public health education to individuals and community groups.

Qualifications for Success

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Cultural humility and experience in diverse, multicultural environments.

+ Ability to exercise tact, discretion, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent communication skills, adaptable to various audiences and settings.

+ Understanding of health equity, including oppression, privilege, and social justice.

+ Knowledge of factors influencing health in Adams County communities.

+ Strong nursing foundation, patient assessment, and public health expertise.

+ Familiarity with epidemiology, data analysis, and population health.

+ Active listening, cultural sensitivity, and effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

+ Resourcefulness, adaptability, and a commitment to public health advocacy and community well-being.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

+ Based upon work environment spending time sitting, standing, and/or walking.

+ Utilize appropriate ergonomics.

+ Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls, or pushes up to 20 lbs.

+ Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.

+ Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.

+ Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.

+ Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.

+ Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Commitment to Equity

+ Integrates Health Equity into all areas of work.

+ Creates and maintains partnerships and processes that support and integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of Adams County Health Department work.

+ Prioritizes transparency and supports a no wrong door culture.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Duties

Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee. Employee responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills. This may require evening, weekend, and occasional on-call duties including but not limited to work outside of your normal duties.

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Statement Maintain sensitive & confidential client information according to the HIPAA policy confidentiality requirements.

Equipment Used

+ Must demonstrate proficiency in using personal protective equipment (PPE).

+ Computer use including internet, email, Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Audio-visual and other teaching equipment.

+ Healthcare equipment.

+ Must be able to learn and become proficient with equipment and software programs as required to perform assigned duties effectively and efficiently.

More Qualifications for Success

Education and Experience: Education:

+ Requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Experience:

+ 6 years related experience in nursing, community outreach, epidemiology, or a closely related field, with 2 years’ experience in leadership which may include informal leadership roles, team coordination, and/or project leadership.

+ A master’s degree in nursing, Public Health, or a related field, may substitute for 2 years of general nursing experience, will not substitute for leadership experience.

Preferred Education and Experience or Special Qualifications:

+ Experience in public health nursing or related community or clinical work is preferred.

+ Experience with Vaccines for Children and 317 programs is preferred.

+ Ability to function at the highest level of licensure as a Registered Nurse.

+ Spanish speaking ability is preferred. ACHD has a policy to provide additional compensation to employees who can demonstrate bilingual language skills.

Professional Qualifications:

+ Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado or a Compact State.

+ Current BLS certification

Other Qualifications:

+ Flexibility in work hours may be required to accommodate community events, meeting, and outreach activities.

+ Travel within the community and participation in evening, weekend and on call duties may be required.

+ This position requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application.

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume/CV

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

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Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

+ Yes, I understand and agree

+ Yes, I understand but disagree.

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This role requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please indicate how you meet the minimum education and experience requirements for this role.

+ A bachelor's degree and 6 years related experience in nursing, community outreach, epidemiology, or a closely related field, with 2 years’ experience in leadership which may include informal leadership roles, team coordination, and/or project leadership

+ A master's degree and 4 years related experience in nursing, community outreach, epidemiology, or a closely related field, with 2 years’ experience in leadership which may include informal leadership roles, team coordination, and/or project leadership

+ None of the above

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This role requires a license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado or a Compact State. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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This position requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Do you meet this requirement or can you within 30 days of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

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What makes you a good fit for this position?

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What is your experience working in Public Health?

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Do you have any experience with the VFC program?

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What is your experience managing multiple vaccine inventories?

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Have you attached your resume and cover letter to your application?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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