Public Health Programs Specialist

LaSalle County

Ottawa (IL)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

LaSalle County Health Department in Illinois is seeking a Personal Health Program Specialist to support the Personal Health Division. Work Location is LaSalle County Health Department with a regular Mon-Fri schedule and 8:00am-4:30pm hours.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (Nutrition preferred) or an active Registered Nurse license in Illinois, with continuing education credits. Public health nursing experience is preferred; confidentiality and HIPAA compliance are required.

Qualifications

Minimum Baccalaureate degree or higher according to Program specific requirements
Obtain and maintains an active Registered Professional Nurse License in the state of IL. Achieve at least the minimum number of Continuing Education credits for license renewal.
Public Health Nursing experience preferred. In lieu of public health experience, a resume of 2 years of work experiences that support and integrate into public health services will be considered.

Responsibilities

Deliver courteous, respectful, non-judgmental public service in Personal Health division.
Conduct health assessments including height, weight, head circumference and hemoglobin tests.
Read and interpret lab test results across programs (pregnancy, CT scans, etc.).
Make referrals to medical and social service agencies as needed.
Determine program eligibility of clients.