Registered Nurse (Public Health Nurse)
About The Position
The DeKalb County Health Department is seeking a full time (37.5 hours per week) Public Health Nurse. Under the direction of the Communicable Disease and Immunization Program Coordinator, provides direct patient care within various public health programs. Ideal candidates have excellent communication skills, are detail oriented, organized and possess an interest in improving health in our community. Provides RN professional nursing services to children and adults in both the clinic and community. Participates in cross-training and provides nursing services across a variety of public health programs, including but not limited to immunizations, family planning, communicable disease control, and maternal and child health services. Assesses and interprets immunization records and educates clients on vaccine preventable diseases and administers routine adult, pediatric and travel vaccines. Assists with communicable disease investigations and reporting. Demonstrates proficiency in obtaining blood draws, TB testing, and client vitals.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year experience in health care or community services setting.
- Previous experience in public health (especially immunizations).
- Ability to be organized, flexible, problem solve and be part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly establish and maintain positive relationships with the public.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Arabic.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care within various public health programs.
- Provides RN professional nursing services to children and adults in both the clinic and community.
- Participates in cross-training and provides nursing services across a variety of public health programs, including but not limited to immunizations, family planning, communicable disease control, and maternal and child health services.
- Assesses and interprets immunization records and educates clients on vaccine preventable diseases and administers routine adult, pediatric and travel vaccines.
- Assists with communicable disease investigations and reporting.
- Demonstrates proficiency in obtaining blood draws, TB testing, and client vitals.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Health and Dental Insurance (Employee Contribution Required) or Buyout Option
- Term Life Insurance
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension (Employee Contribution Required)
- Annual Paid Time Off - starting at 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13.5 holidays
- Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
