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Licensed Practical Nurse -Immunization Program Coordinator
Job in
LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia, 30240, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
Listing for:
Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Public Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Licensed Practical Nurse 3 – Immunization Program Coordinator
District 4 Public Health
301 Main Street, LaGrange, GA 30240
Travel required to all 12 counties.
- Develops strategies to advance the program based on data collection and programmatic assessments.
- Completes a population-based study annually to assess the percentage of children up to date on immunizations by age two.
- Compiles district‑wide data for annual assessment to evaluate children 19–35 months of age.
- Submits a monthly programmatic report detailing progress toward targeted measurements, including promotional activities for national campaigns, training activities, and perinatal Hepatitis B case management data.
- Ensures all providers administer vaccines per ACIP Recommendations by completing an annual Quality Assurance Visit at all District 4 Clinics.
- Ensures county health departments meet VFC programmatic requirements through audit activities and regular monitoring of clinic compliance.
- Works with the infectious disease program to follow up on infants born to mothers with hepatitis B infection and coordinate vaccination and testing as needed.
- Ensures immunization services are integrated into all other service visits.
- Ensures county staff are trained to perform immunization assessments at childcare, kindergarten, and seventh‑grade programs and that data are entered into SENDSS.
- Collaborates with the District Immunization Program Consultant to develop an annual educational plan for clinic staff, private providers, schools, daycare centers, and the public.
- Completes the Train the Trainer Training annually; ensures all immunization clinical personnel receive initial and annual training and meet VFC training requirements.
- Disseminates programmatic changes and current vaccine information to county managers and nurses.
- Collaborates with the District Epidemiologist and infection disease unit to assess immunization status during outbreaks and coordinate post‑exposure vaccination.
- Evaluates vaccination status of District employees and provides related education.
- Promotes CDC immunization campaigns through outreach and marketing.
- Disseminates School‑Based Flu Project information and coordinates efforts as needed.
- Attends Flu Stakeholders' Meetings via phone conference.
- Ensures county clinics submit accountability forms and billing information to the state after a School‑Based Flu event.
- Disseminates information and communications from the State Immunization Office.
- Attends all quarterly Immunization Coordinator meetings.
- Files all reports in a timely manner.
- Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and update knowledge of ACIP recommendations, VFC requirements, and state immunization requirements.
Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college AND four years of LPN public health experience AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND CPR certification.
Note:
Salary offer will be based on education, years of experience, & program budget.
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