Public Health Nurse

Position: Public Health Nurse #057
Division:
Nursing - Maternal Child Health

Public Health Nurse - Full Time #057

JOB SUMMARY:

A Public Health Nurse is a registered professional nurse who functions independently and exercises critical nursing judgment. This position ensures the provision of quality nursing care and health education in accordance with best nursing practices. The Public Health Nurse will provide clinical services to include lead, immunizations, STI, and TB to optimize the health status of eligible participating families.

STARTING SALARY: $72,296.00 salary

HOURS:

37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday with occasional evening and/or weekend needs.

JOB FUNCTION:

* Evaluates immunization records to determine and administer appropriate vaccines to children and adults

* Provides pediatric and adult immunizations and collects capillary and venous specimens

* Maintain cold chain of vaccine stock and assists in management of vaccine

* Stock vaccine and supplies as assigned

* Responsible for education and screening to community members and high-risk groups

* Proficient in using electronic data systems and electronic medical record system

* Position requires occasional travel to offsite clinics, participation in mobile health clinic events, and other community outreach events as assigned

* Assists with foodborne and other disease outbreak investigations with team as appropriate

* Participates in clinical services such as TB skin testing, STI testing and treatment, lead testing, or emergency response events when assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); and/or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma from an accredited school of nursing with licensure by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and have one or more years' experience in direct patient care or public health, preferred.

BENEFITS:

* 4 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, and 2 vision plans to choose from.

* Pension:
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

* Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth
457) plans

* Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for EE and dependents.

* Paid vacation, sick, and personal days.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status or disability.

All Health Department staff are required to be up to date on the Covid vaccination as determined by the CDC and IDPH, including all primary series doses and boosters, as a term and condition of employment with the Department. In addition, proof of all vaccines are mandatory for employment with the Health Dept., including the flu vaccine.