What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - ADDISON position at DuPage County Health Department?
Salary : $60,300.00 Annually
Location : 1111 W. Lake Street Addison IL 60101, IL
Job Type : Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Job Number : 25-01014
Service Unit : Public Health Services
Department : Family Health
Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 15 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
Are you tired of working the weekends, nights, holidays, unpredictable hours, and endless extended hours? We offer a consistent work schedule, robust benefit package and an attractive starting pay! This is an ideal role for new graduates as well as experienced nursing professionals, who love the idea of working with the community. You will work in a variety of settings including office, clinics, mobile events, and in client homes.
This position is eligible for a full DuPage County benefit package to include :
- 12 paid holidays per year, 3 weeks of paid time off & paid sick time.
- IMRF Pension package
- Health insurance
- We are a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs.
- Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
This position includes a paid training program that includes job shadowing, e-learning modules, and structured clinical supervision.
We are excited to offer the opportunity to work as a Public Health Nurse in our Family Health Services department. We have current availability at our North Public Health Center, located in Addison, IL on a full-time basis. This is a 37.5 hour per week position. The hours are generally 8 : 00 AM until 4 : 30 PM. One day per week the shift is 10 : 30 AM - 7 : 00 PM.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Must be a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred, however, associate degree candidates may be considered. One year of nursing experience preferred but not required.
Attendance at our on-site, paid HR orientation in Wheaton at our Central Public Health Center, is required.
Supplemental Information
DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.
Benefits for Employees
Employees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at
Medical Insurance
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options : three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.
Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.
Vision Discounts & Insurance
A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.
Prescription Plans
Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.
Dental Insurance
The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.
Life Insurance
All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.
Disability Insurance
Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.
What area is your Degree in (for example, Public Health Management, etc.)
Do you have an active BLS CPR card?
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Salary : $60,300
