Immunizations Nurse - Part-Time (24 hours per week)
Salt Lake County
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Provides nursing and case management services to assigned clients. Provides medical-legal record management, community outreach, education, and positive public relations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Professional licensure in the State of Utah as a Registered Nurse or a Multistate Nursing Compact License.
Preference will be giving to applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
This position is currently under review and may require a drug test in the near future.
It is mandatory all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment or provide a copy of their immunizations card prior to starting. The immunizations card must show the vaccine name and date received.
Upon hire, a two-step Tuberculosis skin test will be required. The first will need to be placed prior to starting employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ Provides professional nursing services and case management to assigned clients in a clinical, community, and/or infectious disease/epidemiological setting.
+ Utilizes established standards of practice, nursing knowledge, and agency policies and procedures.
+ Assesses health needs and priorities using appropriate assessment tools.
+ Educates and refers clients to appropriate resources.
+ Maintains and facilitates a current referral/resource network and patient follow-up and monitoring system.
+ Provides timely interventions and prioritization of all work assignments and accurate and professional medical-legal documentation of client interventions.
+ Ensures compliance to all regulations pertaining to record management. (i.e., HIPAA and GRAMA).
+ Monitors assigned work area's medical inventory, equipment or durable/ sellable goods, as may be assigned.
+ Prepares, analyzes and submits professional plans, guidelines, protocols, and reports.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
+ Public Health Nursing services/interventions (i.e., immunizations, communicable disease control, epidemiology, home visiting)
+ Nursing scope of practice and limitations
+ Legal documentation and professional writing
+ Effective teaching practices
+ Cultural competency
+ Knowledge of community resources
Skills and Abilities to:
+ Interview, counsel, educate, and conduct health assessments
+ Use computer software related to job specific duties including electronic medical records
+ Perform professional documentation and writing
+ Work cooperatively with clients, coworkers, professionals and others
+ Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
+ Organize and prioritize assignments and responsibilities and keep time expectations
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
An "At Will", FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
+ Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
+ Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
+ Are not considered merit employees.
Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing.
Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
May be required to work in various environments with uncomfortable conditions, i.e. hot, cold, aromatic, or dirty. Must have the ability to stand, bend, sit for extended periods of time, or perform repetitive motor tasks. May be required to be respiratory fit tested. Must adhere to OSHA blood-borne pathogens and respiratory precaution standards.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION
This position will be working with our outreach immunization group working about 24 hours per week in outreach clinics. Outreach clinic hours are varied but can range from Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM depending on community need.
Job LocationsUS-UT-SANDY
Requisition ID2025-38215
# of Openings1
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date5 days ago(1/30/2025 6:15 PM)
SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Health Department
Location : LocationUS-UT-SANDY
Location : Address9340 S 700 E
Location : Postal Code84070
Position Type (Portal Searching)Temporary Part-Time
Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date2/13/2025
Grade001
Posted Min$33.45/Hr.
Posted Max$50.17/Hr. Depending on Experience
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