What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse position at DuPage County Health Department?
Are you tired of working the weekends, nights, holidays, unpredictable hours, and endless overtime? 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 comprehensive benefit package to include:
- 12 paid holidays per year, 12 vacation days, paid sick and personal.
- IMRF Pension eligibility
- We are a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs.
- Certification and tuition reimbursement
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 Southeast Public Health Center, located in Westmont, Il on a full-time basis. This is a 37.5 hour per week position. The hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM. One to two days per week could be until 7:00 pm. Occasional evenings and weekends.
- Provides direct public health nursing, family case management, WIC nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support to clients
- Administers nursing services to pregnant, infant, and children in a clinic and community setting
- Provides home visits, physical assessments, and referrals for at risk infants, and children identified through the adverse pregnancy outcomes reporting system
- Applies fluoride varnish for infants and children in a clinical setting
- Enrolls eligible clients and provides coordination of care and support to program participants
- Educates clients, both individually and in small groups
- Develops individual care plans for clients enrolled in the programs
- Provides appropriate referral information to clients
- Administers vaccines, perinatal depression screenings, and ages and stages questionnaires
- Counsels individuals and families with their health needs and concerns
- Completes required documentation in the electronic medical record
- Participates in emergency response activities as assigned
Attendance at our on-site, paid HR orientation in Wheaton at our Central Public Health Center, is required.
Salary : $60,300 - $80,400
