Employment Opportunities

The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is seeking applicants to perform duties primarily as a License Practical Nurse (Clinic)

• Provide nursing services in our clinic, and other offsite locations as assigned. This includes physicals, administering vaccines, STI intake, specimen collection and phlebotomy, patient and family education, and medication administration

• Ensure proper documentation of all relevant client interactions onto appropriate electronic record systems (i.e. I-CARE and ezEMRx)

• Engage with clients, physician offices, and other stakeholders regarding vaccinations and other immunization-related information. This includes offering counsel to clients regarding vaccines and medications

• Maintain working knowledge of clinic procedures and TB protocols to ensure referrals, TB testing, and other assessments are provided to clients as needed.

• Attend seminars, workshops, and educational trainings related to clinic services for professional growth and continuing education

• 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
• In the event of public health emergencies, this position may be required to work evenings and/or weekend clinics as assigned.
• Valid State of Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse license

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a public health setting  
• Strong advocate for patients and families
• Strong written and oral capabilities

$52,424.32 annual / $26.88 hourly
2 weeks paid vacation | 12 paid sick leave days
3 paid personal days   | 13 paid holidays per year
Health insurance, dental & life. Death Benefits & retirement
Mileage reimbursement

Hours: Monday- Friday   8a-430p (3 days per week), 8a-7p (Monday), 8a-1p (1 day per week) 

Submit application and supporting documents:
 email: healthhr@sangamonil.gov
 fax: 217-535-3104
John W. Ridley
Director of Public Health
Sangamon Co Dept of Public Health
2833 S. Grant Ave East
Springfield, IL 62703

Position will remain open until filled.

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