Public Health RN

SH-1073- Public Health Registered Nurse, Indianapolis IN

Purpose of Position/Summary:

The Immunization Division is one of six divisions within the Public Health Services Commission The Immunization Division is one of 61 states and US territories funded through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop, implement, assess, and promote immunization-related activities with the goal of achieving and sustaining high immunization coverage, reducing vaccination disparities, and decreasing the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases. The Immunization Division is committed to the prevention of disease, disability, and death among Hoosiers across the lifespan through a collaborative approach to improve vaccination coverage and access to vaccines.

The Immunization Division is organized into four sections consisting of 33 staff: Immunization Information System (IIS) Operations, Division Operations, Vaccine Access and Management, and Immunization Assessment and Promotion. The ISDH Immunization Division Adult Immunization and Outbreak Response Coordinator (AIORC) position is located within the Vaccine Access and Management (VAM) section, and reports directly to the Deputy Vaccine Access and Management Director. The VAM section is responsible for ensuring access to and accountability for vaccines through the assurance of proper implementation of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Adult Vaccine programs. While this position is mostly field-based, the nature of the position duties may involve placement at the central office location for periods of time. During outbreak responses, this position will work closely with all members of the

Measles, a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease, has seen a concerning resurgence in Indiana and across the United States this year. Nationally, more than 2,900 cases have been confirmed in 2026, with 94% linked to outbreaks, largely affecting unvaccinated populations. This increase poses a significant public health threat and underlines the urgent need for a dedicated Public Health Nurse specializing in outbreak response and immunization efforts.

Position Summary:

Serve as the frontline public health nurse and outbreak coordinator within the Immunization Division (Vaccine Access & Management section) of the Indiana Department of Health. This role combines clinical nursing, outbreak response leadership, and community immunization coordination to effectively contain measles outbreaks and strengthen vaccine confidence.

Outbreak Response & Clinical Coordination (40%)

• Lead planning, organization, and execution of measles vaccination clinics in satellite and pop-up temporary settings.
• Coordinate ordering and distribution of outbreak vaccines and associated supplies.
• Provide clinical oversight, vaccine administration, patient screening, follow-up monitoring.
• Maintain medical documentation (vital signs, consents, immunization records via IIS/CHIRP).
• Serve as vaccinator and registration coordinator during outbreak clinics.

Provider Training & Capacity Building (25%)

• Design and deliver training to healthcare providers (VPD response, vaccine logistics, data entry into IIS).
• Assist local health departments and community partners to assess provider capacity and distribute outbreak response resources.
• Support IIS reminder/recall outreach for dose compliance.

Community Outreach & Engagement (15%)

• Develop and expand adult/adolescent vaccine provider network for outbreaks and routine immunizations.
• Collaborate with community partners, school nurses, parent groups, healthcare systems to promote vaccine awareness and confidence.
• Conduct community education events (school health fairs, webinars, coalition meetings).

Quality Management & Program Evaluation (10%)

• Support VFC/ adult-focused quality improvement initiatives
• Collect and analyze data (clinic attendance, vaccine coverage, IIS usage) to inform strategic improvements.

Planning & Coordination (5%)

• Participate in recruiting trusted messengers and statewide immunization planning and evaluation.
• Coordinate with public health preparedness & epidemiology teams for outbreak and pandemic readiness.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Duties & Professional Development (5%)

• Support SchoolVax inbox communications, website content updates, and other automation projects.
• Assist "A to Z" immunization training for nursing students and professional providers and trusted messengers.
• Attend staff meetings and manage regular vaccine clinics.
• Submit required grant reports and participate in stakeholder workgroups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field (Associate + 4 years relevant experience acceptable).
• Valid Indiana driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Minimum 2 years clinical nursing experience. Public health or community settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of public health core functions, disease prevention, and health education.
• Experience presenting to medical and general audiences both in-person and virtually.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years immunization program or vaccine-specific field experience.
• Demonstrated role in outbreak preparedness and emergency response.
• Familiarity with ACIP vaccine recommendations, IIS/CHIRP, and EMR systems.
• Experience serving under-vaccinated or vulnerable populations.
• Skills in community outreach, grant reporting, educational content creation.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

• Field-based position with travel to schools, clinics, and community sites statewide; periodic office-based periods.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods during clinics; lift and transport clinic supplies (~30 lbs).
• Regular off-hour availability for outbreak response and emergency support.
• Working conditions include indoor clinics, community events, and occasional exposure to infectious disease environments.

Supervisory Role & Collaboration

• Reports to Assessment and Program Evaluation Coordinator/Deputy Vaccine Access & Management Director.
• Works cross-functionally with Immunization Division Executive Team, Epidemiology, Preparedness, and external stakeholders including health systems, schools, and community organizations.

Work Relationships

• Collaborates daily with interdisciplinary team members.

• Communicates nursing principles and care plans to patients, families, guardians, and healthcare representatives in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Works closely with support staff to promote safety and operational efficiency.

• Partners with agency personnel, public agencies, and community stakeholders as required.

• Provides exceptional customer service to agency partners and the general public.

• Communicates directly with children and families, as applicable to the facility population.

Physical & Working Conditions

Physical Effort

• Ability to run short distances to provide immediate care or respond to emergencies.

• Frequent walking, standing, stair climbing, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.

• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.

• Above-average strength required for patient restraint when necessary, in accordance with policy.

• Requires keen observation and hearing skills to detect potentially dangerous situations.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in a state-operated hospital or residential facility.

• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, gas/fumes, dust, noise, and environmental hazards.

• Requires high attention to safety due to risk of injury or loss of life.

• May require on-call availability, rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, or irregular hours.

• Proper use of PPE required.

• May experience periods of high stress and pressure.

Core Competencies

• Critical Thinking

• Effective Communication

• Stress Management

• Navigating Organizational Needs

Syra Health Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.