POSITION:      Full Time Public Health Nurse, Client Services

SALARY:        Union position $27.27 per hour (35 hour week)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:  A registered professional nurse licensed pursuant to Section 12 of the Illinois Nursing Act of 1987 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, Ch. 111, par. 3512); OR A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a recognized or accredited program and one year of experience in community health nursing preferred.  

DUTIES:

• Implements required procedures used in application of laws, policies, and IDPH/CDC regulations pertaining to communicable disease, foodborne illness, and VFC surveillance. 
• Performs investigation and surveillance activities of all reportable diseases, and foodborne illness.
• Responsible for preparation, implementation, and closure of clinic(s) for services (i.e. flu, immunization, STD, TB)
• Serves as resource and liaison to local healthcare providers, schools, general public and staff on issues pertinent to communicable, reportable and vaccine preventable disease, VFC program; foodborne illnesses; preparedness, travel medicine. 
• Administers medications and immunizations per standing/doctor’s orders
• Complies with all VFC rules and regulations regarding vaccine ordering, storage, and handling.
• Following IDPH guidelines, MD standing or written orders, authorizes laboratory and radiologic screenings appropriately
• Educates on proper collection, handling, and mailing of mail out specimens for CD/TB/STD to state or other facilities per IDPH guidelines.
• Maintains organized, accurate, confidential client files
• Maintains inventory of vaccine(s), medication(s) and supplies needed for clinical services
• Keeps abreast of changes/trends in the prevention and control of communicable, reportable, vaccine preventable, and chronic diseases
• Enters all applicable data for surveillance purposes into IDPH/CDC software and uses software to create applicable statistical reports. 
• Performs appropriate emergency response duties as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

CONTACT:      Submit resume to Nicole Finnegan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 DATE POSTED:                       April 17,2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE:       April 25, 2024, or Until Position is filled 

KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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