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Nurse-Public Health

St. Clair County

Government

Location: Australia-wide
Type: Full-time
Salary: 32-32.96 per hour

Description Position Title: Public Health Nurse Pay Grade: P-2 FSLA: Non-Exempt Division: As assigned Union Status: Union POSITION SUMMARY With limited direction and supervision plans, develops and provides profession…

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Description: Position Title: Public Health Nurse
Pay Grade: P-2
FSLA: Non-Exempt
Division: As assigned
Union Status: Union

POSITION SUMMARY
With limited direction and supervision plans, develops and provides professional nursing services within assigned program areas. Acts as a resource and consultant to community and government agencies in order to provide eligible clients access to care.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Provides no direct supervision to Health Department staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position is under the direct supervision of the assigned Manager and Division Director.
Examples of Duties: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Applies public health nursing principles and theories, and draws from other sciences to for a theoretical framework for decision-making in public health nursing practice.
2. Assesses individual and family needs in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Develops individualized client/family care plans.
4. Implements individual and family care plans.
5. Evaluates the effectiveness of client and family interventions towards achieving established goals.
6. Performs clinical nursing procedures.
7. Provides health education to clients, families, and groups.
8. Acts as a referral/resource person in health and human services.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any Supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Typical Qualifications: JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree in nursing from a college program which includes a practicum experience in public/community health nursing with one year of public health experience preferred,
AND
•Certification of graduation from an accredited School of Nursing,
•A current Illinois license as a Registered Nurse by the Department of Professional Regulation.
Supplemental Information: ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE ABILITIES
• The ability to sit, flex, stand, reach, and bend.
• The physical strength to lift, carry, and transport materials/equipment equivalent to thirty (30) pounds.
• Visual acuity, auditory ability, and clear written and verbal communication ability.
• Manual dexterity and the ability for data input into various computer programs.
• The ability to maintain professional behavior at all times.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must reside within St. Clair County, IL or be willing to relocate to St. Clair County within six (6) months from hire date.
• The ability to work necessary hours to meet the position requirements including evenings and/or weekends as assigned.
• May require provision of services at off-site locations.
• A valid Driver's License.
• A dependable automobile for use in position.
• Auto insurance in effect with at least the minimum limits of liability as outlined and required by the state of Illinois.
• Adherence to all local, state and federal regulations pertaining to OSHA guidelines.
• Health Department employees:
o Are required to have a TB test upon hire and separation of employment.
o Must be current on CDC Healthcare Personnel Vaccine Recommendations, which include Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps Rubella), Td/Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis), Varicella (chickenpox) and Meningococcal if over 65. Influenza and COVID vaccines are recommended and encouraged, but not required at this time and maybe subject to change.
• All employees must adhere to the St. Clair County Personnel Code.
• Position contingent upon continued grant funding.

2026 Employee Benefit Guide: https://intranet.co.st-clair.il.us/intranetdocuments/hr/Benefits/Employee%20Benefit%20Guide%202026.pdf?12:25%20PM

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Nurse-Public Health

St. Clair County

Government

Location: Australia-wide
Type: Full-time
Salary: 32-32.96 per hour

About the role

Description: Position Title: Public Health Nurse
Pay Grade: P-2
FSLA: Non-Exempt
Division: As assigned
Union Status: Union

POSITION SUMMARY
With limited direction and supervision plans, develops and provides professional nursing services within assigned program areas. Acts as a resource and consultant to community and government agencies in order to provide eligible clients access to care.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Provides no direct supervision to Health Department staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position is under the direct supervision of the assigned Manager and Division Director.
Examples of Duties: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Applies public health nursing principles and theories, and draws from other sciences to for a theoretical framework for decision-making in public health nursing practice.
2. Assesses individual and family needs in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Develops individualized client/family care plans.
4. Implements individual and family care plans.
5. Evaluates the effectiveness of client and family interventions towards achieving established goals.
6. Performs clinical nursing procedures.
7. Provides health education to clients, families, and groups.
8. Acts as a referral/resource person in health and human services.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any Supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Typical Qualifications: JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree in nursing from a college program which includes a practicum experience in public/community health nursing with one year of public health experience preferred,
AND
•Certification of graduation from an accredited School of Nursing,
•A current Illinois license as a Registered Nurse by the Department of Professional Regulation.
Supplemental Information: ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE ABILITIES
• The ability to sit, flex, stand, reach, and bend.
• The physical strength to lift, carry, and transport materials/equipment equivalent to thirty (30) pounds.
• Visual acuity, auditory ability, and clear written and verbal communication ability.
• Manual dexterity and the ability for data input into various computer programs.
• The ability to maintain professional behavior at all times.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must reside within St. Clair County, IL or be willing to relocate to St. Clair County within six (6) months from hire date.
• The ability to work necessary hours to meet the position requirements including evenings and/or weekends as assigned.
• May require provision of services at off-site locations.
• A valid Driver's License.
• A dependable automobile for use in position.
• Auto insurance in effect with at least the minimum limits of liability as outlined and required by the state of Illinois.
• Adherence to all local, state and federal regulations pertaining to OSHA guidelines.
• Health Department employees:
o Are required to have a TB test upon hire and separation of employment.
o Must be current on CDC Healthcare Personnel Vaccine Recommendations, which include Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps Rubella), Td/Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis), Varicella (chickenpox) and Meningococcal if over 65. Influenza and COVID vaccines are recommended and encouraged, but not required at this time and maybe subject to change.
• All employees must adhere to the St. Clair County Personnel Code.
• Position contingent upon continued grant funding.

2026 Employee Benefit Guide: https://intranet.co.st-clair.il.us/intranetdocuments/hr/Benefits/Employee%20Benefit%20Guide%202026.pdf?12:25%20PM

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