HEA Public Health Nurse

Adamscountyil; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adams County Health Department in Quincy, IL is seeking a full-time Public Health Nurse to promote and protect population health. The role emphasizes maternal and child health and community collaboration.

Responsibilities include educating moms, performing risk assessments, TB testing, and coordinating flu clinics. The nurse will collect health data, conduct case management, and connect clients with additional services as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois licensure as an RN.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in Maternal Child Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain a productive rapport with the public served.
• Educate pregnant women and moms on self-care, infant care and nutrition in their home.
• Assess and prioritize risk factors.
• Obtain objective information for assessments (lead levels, blood pressures, height/weight, head circumference).
• Case management of moms and babies.
• Collaborate with other community agencies.
• Perform TB tests and readings.
• Aid in planning and conducting community flu clinics.
• Coordinate educational programs and trainings as needed.
• Connect clients with other services as needed.
• Perform other Public Health Nurse duties as assigned.

Skills

Public health nursing

Communicating with the public

Educating patients

Assessment skills

Case management

Collaboration with agencies

Job description

The Adams County Health Department currently seeks a full time Public Health Nurse. The position requirements and description includes:

Requirements:

Current Illinois licensure as a RN; valid driver’s license. Experience in Maternal Child Health, preferred.

Description of Position:

Public health nursing is the practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations.

General Duties:

• Ability to gain a productive rapport with the public served.
• Educate pregnant women and moms on best practices related to self-care, infant care and nutrition in their home.
• Assess and prioritize for risk factors.
• Obtain objective information for assessments: Lead levels, blood pressures, height and weight and head circumference measurements.
• Case Management of moms and babies.
• Collaborate with other community agencies.
• Perform TB tests and readings.
• Aid in planning and working community flu clinics.
• Coordinating educational programs and trainings when needed.
• Connect clients with other services as needed.
• Perform other Public Health Nurse duties as assigned.