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Department	Public Health
Title	Registered Nurse for WIC Program
Listed On	6/17/2026
Listed Until	7/31/2026
The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is seeking applicants to perform duties primarily as a R.N. in the WIC Program.
Responsibilities	Certifies WIC clients as defined in the WIC Policy and Procedure manual. Conduct health screenings, including measuring height, weight, and hemoglobin levels. Attend seminars, workshops, and educational trainings related to WIC for professional growth and grant requirements Educate clients on importance of breastfeeding and provide referrals to breastfeeding peer counselors Evaluate applicants dietary and feeding practices to identify potential risk factors, needs and concerns Maintain and follow policies and procedures related to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations Promote positive health outcomes for participants following internal and State of Illinois policies and procedures Schedule appointments for clients and maintain client records 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. This position is covered by the AFSCME #3738 union.
Requirements	State of Illinois Registered Nursing license in good standing 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
Skills	Excellent communication skills Dependability Ability to utilize software to input data
Benefits	Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Monday) 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (3 days per week) 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (1 day per week) $64,000.00 yearly / $32.82 hourly 2 weeks paid vacation \| 12 paid sick leave days 3 paid personal days \| 13 paid holidays per year 4 weeks Maternity/Paternity paid time off Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Health \| Dental \| Life \| Vision IMRF retirement \| Death benefits \| Mileage Reimbursement
Submit applicationand supporting documents through one of the following methods: healthhr@sangamonil.gov 217-535-3104 John W. Ridley, MHCDS Director of Public Health Sangamon Co. Dept. of Public Health 2833 S. Grand Avenue, East Springfield, IL 62703 Position will remain open until filled
Further Info	None

Sangamon County Illinois

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