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Immunization and Infection Prevention Manager Posting Number req26474 Department Campus Health and Wellness Department Website Link Campus Health Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The University of Arizona, Campus Health Service (CHS) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Nursing Manger II (Immunization and Infection Prevention Manager). This position is responsible for providing quality nursing care to Campus Health Service (CHS) patients and overseeing the Immunization and Travel Clinic, Workforce Member (WFM) Compliance Program, and Infection Prevention Program. This position provides supervision and operational leadership to support clinical services, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based nursing practices across multiple Campus Health departments. The CHS was the first fully accredited college health service in the nation and in the Princeton Review; the CHS has been ranked in the top 4% for Best Health Services for the past twelve years. The CHS is committed to positioning itself as an exceptional student health center by fostering an environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates all of our employees and the community we serve. It is a sundry organization of over 150 employees who are committed to improving the health and safety of college students. For more information on the CHS, please go to https://www.health.arizona.edu. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of
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Duties & Responsibilities Immunization and Travel Clinic:
Daily management of the Immunization & Travel Clinic operations to ensure compliance with national, state, university, and regulatory agency regulations, including Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Care (AAAHC) accreditation standards. Manages the ordering, inventory, and storage of vaccines. Oversees staff that maintain immunization standing orders, policies, and vaccine information sheets. Keeps up to date with the immunization and information via the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Immunize.org and other resources. Participates in quality improvement project. Collects data and review clinical reports on performance metrics of the Immunization/Travel Clinics. Liaison with Study Abroad programs, or delegate to current staff. Liaison with Medical Records regarding immunization requirements. Serves on committees assigned. Workforce Member (WFM) Compliance Program Oversees workforce members in partnership with Department of Occupational Health (OH), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). Serves as a point of contact for EHS, OH, Pima County Health Department, and WFMs. Infection Prevention Program Remains up to date on information related to infection prevention though the Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Obtain or maintain APIC Infection Prevention Certification. Compiles Annual Infection Prevention Summary, Risk Assessment and Focus Priority assessments. Leads the Infection Prevention Committee meetings and serve as Quality Improvement committee member. Reviews and update WFM Educational Modules. Manages annual Tuberculosis Surveillance Program and reporting. Cross Training and Clinical Operations Support This position will cross train with the Clinical Nursing Supervisor to provide operational and clinical leadership support as needed.
Responsibilities may include:
Maintaining familiarity with triage processes, patient flow, and daily clinical operations. Assisting with oversight and supervision of Medical Assistants, including providing guidance and support to ensure efficient clinic operations. Coordinating and facilitating Immunization and Medical Clinic Nursing staff meetings, including agenda development, communication, and follow up on action items. Promoting team engagement, participation, collaboration, and staff morale through positive leadership and effective communication. Serving as a resource to nursing and support staff and assisting with operational needs during periods of increased workload or supervisor absence.
