Nurse Manager of Travel Immunization Compliance
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Nursing
Posted on January 31, 2023
Nurse Manager of Travel Immunization Compliance.
JOB DESCRIPTON AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This position ensures that Emory University students comply with prematriculation requirements as defined by the CDC and the American College Health Association.
- Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Medical Director and the Executive Director and other staff to create and maintain policies and procedures as they relate to the immunization compliance program. Provides care to Emory University Students in need of travel consultations and allergy injections on an as needed basis.
- Coordinates and participates in the review of all existing and new student immunization records.
- Reviews and implements policies associated with immunization compliance.
- Administers immunizations according to student requirements and ACIP recommendations.
- Coordinates and implements off-site immunization sessions for selected student populations.
- Provides oversight of the immunization compliance team.
- Enters and verifies immunization information into the EMR per policy.
- Responsible for the vaccine inventory and associated supplies.
- Monitors currency and supplies of vaccine information materials.
- Serves as a resource to other staff concerning travel and immunization issues.
- Maintains familiarity with evolving recommendations concerning immunization and traveler's health.
- Collects and oversees the data management and QI aspects of the Immunization Compliance initiative, including noncompliant, declination and medical exemption data.
- Assists in the Annual Influenza campaign.
- Maintains and expands standing orders as directed by providers.
- Provides travel consultation to students based on established protocols and guidelines and/or supports those who do.
- Oversees the Immunization Compliance team- RN's, MA and Immunization Coordinators
- Administers allergy injections per student's allergist orders.
- Participates in continuing education activities.
- Chairs the Immunization Compliance Team monthly meetings.
- Attends CORE meetings which represents the Quality Improvement management team of the organization.
- Provides insight and input with regards to areas of allergy, immunization compliance and travel.
- Opportunities for QI projects and presentations to this group and campus wide.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
- Five years of experience as an RN. A BSN is preferred.
- Management experience preferred.
- Experience in a Travel and Immunization Clinic setting is required.