Community Health Nurse
Ford County Public Health Department
Paxton, Illinois
Posted Oct 29
- License
- RN licenseMust be a licensed driver with an insured and reliable automobile for work use.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Must be a licensed driver with an insured and reliable automobile for work use.
- License
- Current RN license in Illinois, or eligibility to obtain within six months of employment.After hire · within six months
- Certification
- Possession of current CPR certification.
- Also asks
- Compliance with accepted professional standards.
- Also asks
- Self-directed with excellent organizational, observation, and communication skills (oral and written).
- Also asks
- Flexibility, cooperation, good physical stamina, and mental health.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Illinois staff postingsIllinois staff postings that state pay run $62k/yr to $115k/yr, the middle half $77k/yr to $100k/yr, across 2,223 postings.
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Public Health is a specialty you move into. Counties hire at entry grades; a BSN is often preferred.
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Join us in our mission to promote and protect the health of Ford County!
Full-Time Community Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Ford County Public Health Department
The Ford County Public Health Department is seeking a dedicated and self-directed Community Health Nurse to join our team. This vital role reports directly to the Public Health Administrator and is essential for delivering comprehensive public health services to our community.
Responsibilities Include
- Providing professional nursing care, including immunizations, DNA testing, and managing vaccines.
- Conducting various health screenings such as blood pressure, TB skin tests, paternity tests, and pregnancy tests.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records and submitting timely reports.
- Planning and executing community health nursing activities, offering health counseling, and coordinating health programs.
- Assisting with and/or managing key public health initiatives, including Emergency Preparedness, Tobacco cessation, and Opioids epidemic response.
- Ensuring a safe environment for clients and effective use of resources.
- Actively participating in ongoing professional development and mandatory educational programs.
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Qualifications
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- Current RN license in Illinois, or eligibility to obtain within six months of employment.
- Compliance with accepted professional standards.
- Self-directed with excellent organizational, observation, and communication skills (oral and written).
- Possession of current CPR certification.
- Flexibility, cooperation, good physical stamina, and mental health.
- Must be a licensed driver with an insured and reliable automobile for work use.
Working Conditions: This position involves a general office environment, community and school settings, and requires occasional travel by automobile. There may be exposure to infectious diseases.
Pay: $68,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
What's around it?
Paxton, IL
Living costs about the same as the US average