Registered Nurse - Epidemiology
Maricopa - the Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., 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 diseasesCome work for , 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 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, , 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**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-sensitiveMaricopa 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!**in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are *you* interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package.
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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 diseasesCome work for , 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 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, , 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**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-sensitiveMaricopa 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!**in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are *you* interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package.
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