PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - VFC

WHO WE ARE

Located in the heart of the Great Lakes region, this special corner of the world offers a unique blend of opportunities for residents and businesses. Located along the Detroit River, our county is home to 34 cities and nine townships, each with its own distinctive character. From urban centers to rural villages, you'll find an exciting array of amenities and activities that make our county a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Wayne County is based in the automotive capital of the world, giving us access to the latest technology and resources. We are committed to providing our communities with quality services and facilities that will make them thrive. We invite you to explore our many vibrant communities and discover all that we have to offer! Welcome aboard!

JOB SUMMARY

Public Health Nurse 4- Vaccines for Children (VFC) Coordinator reports to the Public Health Nurse Administrator and is responsible for overseeing and administering the Wayne County VFC program. The Public Health Nurse 4 - VFC Coordinator develops policies and procedures in relation to immunizations and special projects; coordinates, monitors and enforces the Wayne County, State, and Federal Immunization Laws and Codes; and develops partnerships with public and private providers. This position coordinates activities related to immunization services including school immunization program and the VFC program and acts as a liaison and monitors compliance with immunization standards with a variety of entities including schools, daycares, VFC providers, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and hospitals.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES The Public Health Nurse 4 reports to the Public Health Nurse Administrator. Responsibilities include; developing policies and procedures in relation to immunizations and special projects; coordinating, monitoring and enforcing the Wayne County, State, and Federal Immunization Laws and Codes; and developing active partnerships between public and private providers. The Public Health Nurse 4 coordinates the activities related to planning, developing, and integrating immunization services including school immunizations and the Vaccine for Children's Program (VFC); provides and/or assists in the supervision and training of staff, including nurses, clerical, biologics, emergency preparedness, vendors and other staff as needed. The Public Health Nurse 4 acts as a liaison with various agencies including schools, child daycares, VFC providers, health providers, pharmacies, hospitals, urgent cares, etc. The Public Health Nurse 4 monitors the data entry of school and child daycare immunization data into the Michigan Care Improvement Registry MCIR); conducts field audits in child daycare programs and VFC provider locations; conducts SIRS training and troubleshooting; participates in Quality Assurance and Emergency Preparedness services as well as other duties assigned.

ELIGIBLE PERSONS

A Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from a college or university; AND

• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan; AND

•Three (3) years of full-time paid nursing experience; AND

• A valid State of Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at or via email at . Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.