Regional Immunization Nurse Consultant

Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services

Division
Public Health

Job Classification Title
Nurse Consultant II (NS)

Position Number


Grade
MH17

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 escalate 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.

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.

Recruiter:
Tresha Walker

Contact:

DHHS Workday Support Form