Nurse Specialist - Travel​/Adult Immunizations - Health & Social Services Division

The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency.

During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.

Under general supervision of the Communicable Disease Program Manager and direct supervision of the Travel/Adult Immunization Manager, to provide preventative health and travel immunizations along with education and outreach to residents, indigent and under-served and/or high-risk populations of Hamilton County. Offers comprehensive Travel Health Consultations services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Provides patient/client services in a manner that maintains quality care and documentation while ensuring the safety of patients/clients and compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines; may promote and provide Travel Health Consultations;
Adult preventative vaccines and Travel immunizations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of federal, state, and county laws, rules, regulations, policies, practices and procedures related to provision of Public Health Professional Nursing services.

Knowledge of professional Registered Nurse medical methods, practices and procedures.

Knowledge of community and county medical, social, and emotional services.

Knowledge of quality reviews and audit methods, practices and procedures.

Knowledge of specialty methods, practices and procedures related to area of assignment.

Knowledge of patient chart documentation, recordkeeping, case management; and specialized medical procedures related to area of assignment.

Knowledge of immunizations and travel regulations

Skill utilizing specialized medical equipment utilizing proper universal health and safety precautions.

Skill managing upset and/or confrontational patients/clients or family members.

Skill reading, analyzing, and interpreting medical research, reports, tests, and information.

Skill utilizing verbal and written communication in providing presentations, counseling, educational materials, and instructions related to medical information.

Skill providing case management to indigent or underserved populations.

Skill utilizing customer service/public relations techniques when responding to inquiries and complaints.

Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Skill in basic computer operation.

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.

A Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Must possess an active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or eligible for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. Current CPR Certification and a valid driver’s license are required.

Prior work experience with adult and/or travel immunizations is preferred.

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