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Department Public Health
Title LPN/Case Manager-Infectious Disease
Listed On 4/30/2024
Listed Until 5/31/2024

The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is looking to hire an LPN/Case Manager-Infectious Disease

Responsibilities
  • Assist with immunization clinics including annual flu vaccination clinics at SCDPH. Make home visits to clients with reportable communicable diseases

  • Attend seminars, workshops, and educational trainings related to infectious disease for professional growth and grant requirements

  • Complete and report epidemiological investigations on reportable communicable diseases as required by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Control of Communicable Disease Code

  • Interact with community stakeholders to provide guidelines and current recommendations about disease prevention. This includes health care providers, child care providers, school systems, private businesses, and the general public

  • Investigate suspected and confirmed foodborne illness cases throughout Sangamon County. Requires consultation with the environmental health department staff regarding ill food service workers

  • Monitor Class II and Class III TB clients for medication and medical follow-up compliance

The work assigned to this position may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks for this position.

Requirements
  • A valid Class D Illinois Driver’s License
  • Applicants must be a resident of Sangamon County or be willing to move into the County within 6 months of employment
  • Ability to use personal automobile with proof of current insurance
  • Current State of Illinois License of Practical Nursing

On rare occasions or in the event of a public health emergency, may be required to work evening and/or weekend clinic as assigned

Skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to utilize Microsoft Suite programs
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with employees and other stakeholders
Benefits

Work hours: 8a-430p. Salary: $52,424.32. $26.88/hr

2 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid sick leave days, 3 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays per year

Health, dental & life insurance. Mileage reimbursement, death benefits, retirement

Please submit an application and supporting documents on the website or through email: healthhr@sangamonil.gov. Fax to 217-535-3104

Mail: John W. Ridley, Director of Public Health, Sangamon Co Dept of Public Health, 2833 S. Grand Ave, East, Springfield, IL 62703

Position will remain open until filled.

Further Info

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