Public Health Nurse

Essential functions of this position are as follows

Administers the following

duties

• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
• Better Birth Outcomes
• Immunizations (Infant, Childhood and Adult)
• TB screenings
• Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Cardiovascular monitoring
• Specimen collection (urine, blood, buccal swabs, nasal swabs)
• Collects data
• Develops and implements an individual plan of care for each client based on assessment and nutritional need
• Refers clients to appropriate programs as needed
• Investigation and reporting of infectious diseases
• Attends meetings and conferences as directed
• Maintain confidentiality of all client records
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

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Qualifications

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• Current Illinois Registered Nurse License;

• Current CPR certification;

• Certified Lactation Counselor preferred, but not required;

• Computer skills;

• Requires demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with clients, other providers, and the community;

• Requires the ability to interact with administration, boards, public, and staff in friendly, cooperative, confidential and professional manner at all times.

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Requirements

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• Frequently operate computer and other medical office equipment

• Operate medical examination equipment

• Potential exposure to infectious disease present at all times

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs

• Occasionally standing for long periods of time

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Benefits

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• Paid time off

• IMRF pension available for qualifying positions

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits

• Paid time off

License/

Certification

• RN License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person