Public Health Nurse Lead - Outreach and Special Projects

Posting Date

11 / 06 / 25

Application Deadline

11 / 10 / 25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range : $88,000 - $100,006 annually

Full Pay Range : $88,000 - $112,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Public Health

About the Position

Looking for a fulfilling career in nursing with a leadership role? Explore the opportunity to become a Public Health Nurse Lead, where your skills can make a meaningful impact in both healthcare and community leadership. We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a team environment and is passionate about promoting health through vaccination and education.

The Nurse Lead for Outreach and Special Projects provides strategic leadership in public health nursing, overseeing a team of nurses engaged in education, outreach, and quality improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include :

Leading nurses who deliver immunization education and support quality improvement activities related to the Vaccines for Children (VFC) grant

Overseeing outreach and educational efforts that promote vaccine confidence and equitable access

Serving as a liaison to healthcare providers and community organizations to strengthen partnerships and engagement

Managing nursing staff who may assist with immunization clinic coverage as backup, ensuring operational readiness and continuity of services

Overseeing nursing functions in response to disease outbreaks, including coordination of staff roles, implementation of public health protocols, and support for timely community interventions

This position plays a vital role in shaping immunization strategy and advancing community health beyond grant-funded activities. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader with experience in team management, public health strategy, and community engagement.

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, focusing on impact and utilizing a data-driven approach to our work. We value the unique skills and differences of our staff, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines they 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 exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Two years of nursing experience in a community setting, public health setting, school, physician's office, or other relevant nursing practice

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse License issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or a license issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state

We Also Value

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience in team leadership and management

Pediatric nursing experience in community / public health, school, physician's office, acute, or other relevant nursing settings

Experience with building partnerships with community key stakeholders

Job Contributions

Team Leadership : Provides leadership and supervision to public health nursing staff by offering guidance, direction, performance feedback, and training to support professional development and effective service delivery. Prioritizes team members' workloads to ensure alignment with public health goals and responsiveness to community needs. Assesses program and unit operations, identifies emerging public health priorities, and communicates recommendations to management to enhance outreach, education, and immunization efforts.

Outreach and Special Projects : Leads outreach and educational initiatives to promote vaccine confidence and ensure equitable access, serving as a liaison to healthcare providers and community organizations to strengthen partnerships and engagement. Provides consultation and technical assistance; plans, coordinates, and evaluates program requirements and objectives; interprets regulations to promote best practices; and contributes to the development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures. Serves as a subject matter expert in public health outreach and immunization strategies.

Immunization Services : Provides immunizations to children and adults in high volumes in clinic settings, community events, or in areas of need.

Public Health Outreach & Education : Plans, coordinates, and evaluates nursing operations in response to disease outbreaks, ensuring alignment with public health objectives. Interprets applicable regulations and guidelines to promote best practices in staff deployment, protocol implementation, and timely community interventions.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office or administrative setting where there is little to no substantial exposure to environmental conditions and requires standing and walking to a significant degree

Ability to exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible amounts constantly

Must have reliable transportation and may require traveling to another location if coverage is needed

Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency

Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check

Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire

Basic Life Support 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

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

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.

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