Part Time Health Services Nurse

Part Time Health Services Nurse

Salary

$33.50 - $37.69 Hourly

Location

Bismarck, ND

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

202600075

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

8/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Determined by Position

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Description

This is a flexible, temporary, help-out nursing position primarily supporting Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health immunization services. The nurse will administer vaccines and provide related nursing services in the BBPH clinic and at mobile or community-based immunization clinics.

Work will be scheduled based on departmental needs, clinic schedules, community outreach activities, and employee availability. Hours will vary, generally ranging from approximately 4 to 16 hours per week, and a minimum or set number of hours is not guaranteed. Some evening or after-hours clinics may be scheduled to improve access for individuals who are unable to attend during regular business hours. This position is grant funded. The duration of employment and availability of hours will depend on continued grant funding, immunization program needs, and departmental priorities.

Examples of Duties

• Administers vaccines to children and adults in accordance with applicable laws, standing orders, clinical protocols, and standards of nursing practice.
• Reviews immunization histories and screens clients for vaccine eligibility, precautions, and contraindications.
• Provides clients and caregivers with vaccine information, education, and post-vaccination instructions.
• Prepares vaccines and maintains proper vaccine storage, handling, transport, temperature monitoring, and cold-chain requirements.
• Monitors clients following vaccination and responds to adverse reactions in accordance with established emergency protocols.
• Documents immunizations and related services accurately and promptly in required electronic health records, immunization information systems, and program records.
• Assists with vaccine inventory, supply management, data collection, and required program reporting.
• Assists with the setup, operation, and breakdown of mobile and community-based immunization clinics.
• Follows infection-prevention, medication-safety, confidentiality, and client-identification procedures.
• Communicates effectively with clients, families, BBPH staff, and community partners.
• Travels to community clinic locations and transports supplies as assigned.
• May assist with other public health nursing or emergency-response activities within the nurse's training, licensure, and scope of practice.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Dakota.
• Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Dakota.
• Nursing experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Experience administering immunizations is preferred.

Supplemental Information

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The City of Bismarck does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Knowledge of current immunization schedules, vaccine recommendations, and standards of care.
• Knowledge of vaccine storage, handling, transport, and cold-chain requirements.
• Knowledge of medication administration, infection prevention, and patient-safety practices.
• Skill in assessing clients for immunization eligibility, precautions, and contraindications.
• Skill in administering vaccines safely to individuals across the lifespan.
• Skill in recognizing and responding to adverse vaccine reactions.
• Skill in maintaining accurate clinical and program documentation.
• Skill in operating computers, electronic health records, and job-related software.
• Skill in communicating clearly and respectfully with clients, families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Ability to work effectively in both clinic and mobile community settings.
• Ability to work occasional daytime, evening, or after-hours clinics based on availability and departmental needs.
• Ability to travel to community locations and assist with transporting and setting up clinic supplies.

City of Bismarck Benefits Summary

01

Do you have a bachelors degree in nursing?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Dakota?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a personal vehicle to use while on duty?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of outpatient clinic public health, primary care, or community health experience do you have?

• No experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

05

How many years of experience do you have working with communicable disease testing, reporting, investigation, or case management?

• No experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

06

How many years of experience do you have administering childhood and adult immunizations?

• No experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

07

How would you rate your knowledge of CDC/ACIP immunization schedules?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

08

Do you have experience using a state Immunization Information System (IIS), such as North Dakota Immunization Information System (NDIIS), or another state registry?

• No experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

09

Which public health or clinic services have you provided?

• Childhood immunizations
• Adult immunizations
• Travel immunizations
• Tuberculosis testing (TST/QFT)
• Communicable disease investigation
• STI testing or treatment
• Point-of-care testing
• Medical foot care
• Chronic disease prevention
• Health education and counseling

Required Question

Employer Bismarck, City of (ND)

Address 221 North 5th Street

PO Box 5503

Bismarck, North Dakota, 58506

Phone 701-355-1333

Website https://www.bismarcknd.gov/