Regional Immunization Nurse Consultant

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Public  Health Job Classification Title Nurse Consultant II (NS)
Position NumberGradeMH
17

About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

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 - $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…