Public Health Nurse

Requirements

General Description

Do you want a career where you can truly make a difference? The McHenry County Department of Health is one of the largest human service providers in McHenry County. We live our mission each day promoting Health and well-being of all who live, work and play in McHenry County. If you are passionate about giving back and ready to be a part of a fabulous team, we are looking for you!

Division:

Nursing - Maternal Child

Scheduled hours: 37.50 per week

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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 Immunizations, LEAD, STI, TB.

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 (AND) from an accredited school of nursing, with 2 or more years of experience in direct patient care, with pediatric or public health experience preferred. Valid Registered Nursing License by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations.

Benefits

• 4 Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical plans, 2 dental plans, 2 vision plans and various supplemental plans
• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for employee and dependents.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and 13 paid holidays.

Must be able to successfully pass a background screening.

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.