Registered Nurse (Public Health Nurse) - WIC/BBO program

DeKalb County Government; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary range: $31.59-$34.75/​

BCBS Illinois Health and Dental

Term Life Insurance

IMRF Pension

Paid Time Off: 10 vacation days, 12 S,

AFSCME Bargaining Unit

PSLF

Job summary

DeKalb County Health Department is seeking a full-time Public Health Nurse (Case Management) to support maternal child health programs within the Community Health and Prevention Division. The role involves managing high-risk prenatal/postpartum caseloads and delivering client-centered education in clinic, field, and home settings.

Ideal candidates will have RN licensure, strong communication skills, and a passion for improving community health.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Minimum of three years' experience in public health, social services or community nutrition preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to problem solve, be flexible, collaborate and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a caseload of high-risk pregnant and postpartum individuals and their infants.
• Completes comprehensive prenatal, postpartum and infant assessments, including social determinants of health, physical assessments and social history assessments.
• Coordinates or facilitates timely referrals and follow-up services for medical, mental health, nutritional and social needs.
• Provides client-centered education on safe sleep, reproductive health, WIC nutrition, and health literacy.
• Delivers services in clinic, field and community settings, including home visits, with accurate documentation and follow-up.

Skills

RN licensure

Education

RN licensure

Job description

The DeKalb County Health Department is seeking a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Public Health Nurse (Case Management) to support maternal child health programs in the Community Health and Prevention Division. This position reports directly to the Women, Infants and Children (WIC)/Better Birth Outcomes (BBO) Coordinator. Ideal candidates have excellent communication skills, are detail oriented, organized and possess an interest in improving the health in our community.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a caseload of high-risk pregnant and postpartum individuals and their infants.
• Completes comprehensive prenatal, postpartum and infant assessments, including social determinants of health, physical assessments and social history assessments.
• Recognizes and interprets client needs, including medical, mental health, nutritional and social needs, and coordinates or facilitates timely referrals and follow-up services.
• Provides client-centered education, including but not limited to, safe sleep practices, reproductive health and family planning, WIC nutrition assessment and education and health literacy.
• Provides services in clinic, field and community-based settings, including both office and home visits.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation and manages follow-up activities based on client needs.
• Implements BBO-C initiatives, including off-site clinics, community resource navigation and development of community partnerships to support referrals and continuity of care.
• Participates in outreach and WIC initiatives, including late clinics, off-site and pop-up events.
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with clients, community partners and staff.
• Provides professional nursing services as needed in the Community Health and Prevention Division.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Possession of a valid drivers' license.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in public health, social services or community nutrition preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to problem solve, be flexible, collaborate and maintain effective working relationships.
• Requires late clinic hours until 7pm, 1-2 times per month and may require some off-site clinics.

Benefits Package

• Starting salary range of $31.59 - $34.75 hourly
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Health and Dental Insurance (Employee Contribution Required) or Buyout Option
• Term Life Insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension (Employee Contribution Required)
• Annual Paid Time Off- starting at 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13.5 holidays
• This is an AFSCME Bargaining Unit position
• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location

In Person