Registered Nurse - Immunizations

Job Description

Posting Date
10/22/26
Application Deadline
10/26/26
Pay Range
$36.75 - $53.25 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Public Health
About the Position
Are you looking for a fun, meaningful role that lets you connect directly with the community? Join us as an Registered Nurse with our Community Immunizations Team, where you'll help protect the health of children and adults across Maricopa County.

In this position, your primary responsibility is to provide immunizations at community outreach events, clinics, and other public settings. You'll support access to essential vaccines by delivering safe, high‑quality immunization services in a variety of environments. You'll also assist with patient care in immunization clinics and may participate in public health response efforts during disease outbreaks. This role blends hands‑on clinical work with community engagement, helping improve immunization access and outcomes across diverse populations. Immunization events may occur after hours and on weekends.

If you're energized by working with the public and want to make a direct impact on community health, this is a great opportunity to do meaningful work every day.
Please note this position is a contract position with full benefits and is funded through November 2027.

About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3
rd
largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center
Maricopa County Kids Club
, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
One year of nursing experience
Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing and a valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (or another state recognized as a multi-compact license state)
We Also Value
Community based or public health experience
Computer skills
Experience with child and adult vaccination
Experience with the VFC program
Experience with IIS (vaccine registry system)
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)
Job Contributions
Provides immunizations to adults and children at outreach events and in immunization clinics
Assists with operational setup and closure for fixed immunization clinics and community‑based events
Maintains accurate and timely documentation through nurse's notes, reporting forms, consent forms, and electronic databases, and provides clients with proof of administered immunizations
Collaborates with community partners and public health agencies to support immunization activities, share relevant information, and participate in meetings, trainings, and in‑services related to immunization practices and public health priorities
Participate in vaccine preventable disease responses
Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Immunization Program and the Community Health & Resource Services (CHRS) Division
Working Conditions
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
All staff work with electronic medical records and state databases
All staff have access to PPE required for routine patient care, including medical gloves and medical masks
Ability to exert 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
Travel will be required to attend conferences, training, and possibly varying work locations
Employee must have reliable transportation, may have to travel to another location if coverage is needed such as outreach events and immunization clinics across Maricopa County
Current healthcare BLS/CPR certification is required upon hire
Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact
MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov
to initiate the interactive process.

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