Public Health Nurse (R.N.)

The DeKalb County Health Department is seeking a full time (37.5 hours per week) Public Health Nurse. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, provides direct patient care within various public health programs.

Responsibilities

• Works in the Family Planning program, assisting with exams, pregnancy testing, as well as testing and treating infections.
• Provides extensive patient education related to birth control choices (including long-acting methods) and sexually transmitted infections.
• Assists with procedures such as IUD or implant insertions or removals.
• Provides non-judgmental care to our patients.
• Assists with communicable disease investigations and reporting.
• Provides nursing professional services to various programs as needed in the Community Health and Prevention Division.

Requirements

• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• One year experience in health care or community services setting required.
• Previous experience in public health (especially in women's health) preferred.
• 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 and employees.
• May require some early evening hours.

Benefits Package

• Starting salary - $30.16 per hour
• 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
• This is an AFSCME Bargaining Unit position
• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Schedule:

• Day Shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In Person

Paper applications are available upon request at the DeKalb County Health Department front desk.

I understand that employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a background check.

I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application and accompanying resume, is true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading representations of omissions on the application or during the hiring process may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in discharge even if discovered at a later date.

I hereby authorize DeKalb County Government to conduct or participate in an investigation of personal background, work history, licensure, and police record as may be necessary to verify the information provided in this application and to determine my fitness to hold the position for which I have applied.

I hereby authorize persons, schools, my current employer (if applicable) and previous employers and other organizations to provide DeKalb County Government with any requested information regarding my application or suitability for employment, and I completely release all such persons or entities from any and all liability related to the provided or use of such information.