Immunization Coordinator & Primary Care RN

Immunization Coordinator & Primary Care RN

F Gering, NE, US

Salary Range: $29.37 To $34.36 Hourly

Community Action Partnerships of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) is a non-profit community-based health and human services organization that serves low-income, disadvantaged and those unable to meet their needs through other sources. The agency was established in 1965 and provides services to over 9,000 individuals, children and families in three main areas:

• Community Health Services
  : WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food, Foster Grandparents, Head Start, and Child Development Center.
• Clinical Health Services
  :
  Primary Care, Reproductive Health, Diabetes Management, Immunizations, Migrant Health, Ryan White HIV;
  Behavioral Health including Counseling Services, Medication Management, Medication Assisted Treatment and Substance Use Counseling and Intensive Outpatient Services and Dental Services.
• Supportive Health Services
  :
  Family Stabilization, a Teen Outreach Program, SOAR, Youth Leadership Program, Youth Shelter and Housing Assistance Programs.

OUR PROMISE
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Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

VISION

Communities where everyone has an opportunity for a successful life.

MISSION

The Mission Statement of the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska is to provide quality services and promote learning opportunities to improve nurture the health and well-being of Western Nebraska communities.

KEY BELIEFS

• Integrity— We treat all people with dignity and respect.
• Compassion— We believe working compassionately with people enriches all.
• Inclusion— We are inclusive and advocate for diversity.
• Collaboration— We believe working in partnerships strengthens communities; we seek mutually beneficial partnerships that advance a common mission.
• Innovation— We embrace opportunities to learn, grow and make wise choices.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
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Fulltime (40 hours)

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Monday-Friday

Job Title
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Immunization Coordinator & Primary Care RN

Reports To: Nurse Manager

Areas of Responsibility
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This dual role Registered Nurse (RN) position integrates the responsibilities of Immunization Coordinator and Primary Care Nurse. The RN provides comprehensive nursing services in both Immunization and Primary Care Clinics, maintaining full responsibility for the management of CAPWN’s Immunization Program and maintaining program compliance under CAPWN and NEDHHS Immunization Program guidelines. The RN collaborates with nurse and provider teams to support Primary Care Clinic operations, patient education, and health maintenance activities.

The RN delivers direct patient care using a provider-led, team-based Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, ensuring services that are accessible, continuous, comprehensive, evidence-based, family-centered, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective.

Primary Duties
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Immunization Coordination:

• Oversee, coordinate, and implement all program activities for the Immunization Department.
• Ensure compliance with Nebraska Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) policies, procedures, and federal/state guidelines.
• Develop and manage immunization budgets and workplans; submit required quarterly/annual reports.
• Maintain accurate vaccine inventory and cold-chain documentation; monitor expiration dates and storage conditions.
• Serve as the clinic’s Immunization Champion, staying current with CDC immunization schedules, vaccine formulations, and vaccination guidelines for special populations.
• Provide staff training and community education on vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization best practices.
• Participate in community outreach and satellite immunization clinics.

Clinical and General Nursing Duties:

• Perform RN level skills included, but not limited to, patient assessment, medication and immunization administration, medication refills, phlebotomy, specimen collection, wound care, and emergency triage.
• Provide patient education on medications, at-home care, and health promotion.