Registered Nurse - Epidemiology
Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Posting Date
04/23/26
Application Deadline
04/27/26
Pay Range
$35.75 - $50.50 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.
Sign‑on bonus of up to $6,000 for eligible registered nurses.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Public Health
About the Position
As the Registered Nurse‑Epidemiology, you will identify, research, and prevent the spread of diseases in Maricopa County using epidemiological methods to support the Department of Public Health with controlling single cases and outbreaks of infectious disease and address other public health threats. You will have the unique opportunity to engage patients, healthcare professionals, and partners to help identify and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd 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 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi‑compact license state
We Also Value
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field
National Incident Management System (NIMS) training
Experience in a community‑based or communicable disease/infection control nursing environment
Bilingual skills in Spanish and English
Job Contributions
Participates in disease detection, surveillance, investigations, and related activities involving communicable disease, non‑communicable disease, and bioterrorism agents of all categories
Interviews patients and other individuals to obtain epidemiological information, provide health education, and advise disease control measures, including assuring prophylaxis or vaccines are received, if indicated
Researches scientific literature, maintains records of all disease‑related contacts, enters data into databases, analyzes data, and produces reports based on collected data
Performs home visits, as needed, to collect specimens (venipuncture, N.P. swab, etc.) and provide health education/counseling to assure that chemoprophylaxis or vaccine recommendations are followed appropriately
Collaborates with community, County, state, and federal agencies regarding urgent or noteworthy events in health surveillance
Attends regional/state meetings and shares and updates information through in‑services and staff meetings
Mentors and trains Epidemiology staff
Provides health education, counseling, and intervention on communicable diseases and prevention to citizens, schools, businesses, and health care providers
Provides back‑up and support for other Division of Epidemiology & Informatics staff, including data entry, data management, outbreak/bioterrorism investigations, medical records requests, quality control of data, survey implementation, survey records maintenance, and communicable disease report database management
Participates in public health emergency response planning, exercises, and actions
Makes recommendations to management in writing protocols, policies, and procedures to support surveillance, data analysis, and other activities
Provides immunizations to community members as needed
Working Conditions
Must be able to work on‑call periodically
Ability to travel to and from job‑related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of a County or private vehicle on County business
Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
Current CPR certification is required upon hire
Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
All employees, within one month of hire, 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 (chicken pox), 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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04/23/26
Application Deadline
04/27/26
Pay Range
$35.75 - $50.50 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.
Sign‑on bonus of up to $6,000 for eligible registered nurses.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Public Health
About the Position
As the Registered Nurse‑Epidemiology, you will identify, research, and prevent the spread of diseases in Maricopa County using epidemiological methods to support the Department of Public Health with controlling single cases and outbreaks of infectious disease and address other public health threats. You will have the unique opportunity to engage patients, healthcare professionals, and partners to help identify and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd 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 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi‑compact license state
We Also Value
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field
National Incident Management System (NIMS) training
Experience in a community‑based or communicable disease/infection control nursing environment
Bilingual skills in Spanish and English
Job Contributions
Participates in disease detection, surveillance, investigations, and related activities involving communicable disease, non‑communicable disease, and bioterrorism agents of all categories
Interviews patients and other individuals to obtain epidemiological information, provide health education, and advise disease control measures, including assuring prophylaxis or vaccines are received, if indicated
Researches scientific literature, maintains records of all disease‑related contacts, enters data into databases, analyzes data, and produces reports based on collected data
Performs home visits, as needed, to collect specimens (venipuncture, N.P. swab, etc.) and provide health education/counseling to assure that chemoprophylaxis or vaccine recommendations are followed appropriately
Collaborates with community, County, state, and federal agencies regarding urgent or noteworthy events in health surveillance
Attends regional/state meetings and shares and updates information through in‑services and staff meetings
Mentors and trains Epidemiology staff
Provides health education, counseling, and intervention on communicable diseases and prevention to citizens, schools, businesses, and health care providers
Provides back‑up and support for other Division of Epidemiology & Informatics staff, including data entry, data management, outbreak/bioterrorism investigations, medical records requests, quality control of data, survey implementation, survey records maintenance, and communicable disease report database management
Participates in public health emergency response planning, exercises, and actions
Makes recommendations to management in writing protocols, policies, and procedures to support surveillance, data analysis, and other activities
Provides immunizations to community members as needed
Working Conditions
Must be able to work on‑call periodically
Ability to travel to and from job‑related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of a County or private vehicle on County business
Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
Current CPR certification is required upon hire
Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
All employees, within one month of hire, 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 (chicken pox), 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.
Apply Now!
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