[Hiring] Regional Immunization Nurse Consultant @State of North Carolina

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
• Two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.

Benefits

• Health insurance options.
• Standard and supplemental retirement plans.
• NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.