Public Health Nurse: Scott County in Davenport

Scott County, Iowa, is hiring a full-time Public Health Nurse to lead immunization and child lead programs in Davenport. The position starts at $33.29 per hour within a posted range of $33.29 to $45.88 per hour. Applications close Friday, October 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. The work covers clinical services, school and child-care health support, communicable-disease follow-up, and employee health services across Scott County.

An Iowa registered nurse license and an associate degree in nursing are required.

The Health Department serves infants, children, adults, families, schools, child-care providers, medical practices, and Scott County employees. The role combines clinic work, field visits, case management, education, documentation, and coordination with local and state partners. A valid driver's license may be required for some assignments, and the position can involve seasonal weather, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, agitated clients, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Role:
  Public Health Nurse, Leading Immunization and Child Lead Programs
• Employer:
  
  Scott County Health Department
• Location:
  
  Davenport, Iowa, with work at sites throughout Scott County
• Employment:
  Full-time
• Pay: $33.29 to $45.88 per hour
• Final date to receive applications:
  October 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time

The nurse provides immunizations to infants, children, and adults and answers questions from providers, school staff, child-care staff, and the public. Immunization certificates are audited at schools, preschools, and child-care centers, and Iowa requirements are explained to families and staff. The position prepares reports and maintains vaccine standing orders.

Children identified with lead poisoning receive medical case management that includes education, screening, and referrals. The nurse also conducts child-care consulting and onsite health and safety assessments connected with Iowa's Quality Rating System. These duties require accurate records, follow-up with families, and communication with community partners.

The position interviews, investigates, documents, and coordinates follow-up for suspected or confirmed reportable communicable diseases. A passive electronic surveillance system is maintained with schools. Rabies risk assessments, post-exposure referrals, and partner notifications for positive STD, HIV, and AIDS cases are part of the program workload.

Scott County employees receive tuberculosis, hepatitis B, blood borne-pathogen, and hearing-conservation services through the department. The nurse provides confidential STD and HIV counseling, clinical exams, testing, treatment, and referrals. Skills in vaccination administration, capillary and venous blood collection, data analysis, presentations, and confidential recordkeeping support these assignments.

The position requires an Iowa Registered Nurse license, an associate degree in nursing, and two years of nursing experience. First Aid, CPR, and AED certification must be maintained. A Mandatory Reporter certificate and STD Clinician certification are required or must be obtained within six months of hire.

• Required:
  
  Iowa RN license and associate degree in nursing
• Required:
  
  two years of nursing experience
• Required:
  
  First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Required or obtainable within six months:
  Mandatory Reporter and STD Clinician certificates

Knowledge areas: immunization requirements, disease prevention, CDC STD treatment guidance, records retention, and community resources

The department also prepares grant applications, grant reports, public education materials, program letters, statistics, manuals, and procedures. Accreditation, quality…