Employment Opportunities

The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is seeking applicants to perform nursing duties primarily as an RN/Case Manager for the Infectious Disease Department

• 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

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

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

Salary: $58,839.92/yr, $30.17/hr- 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid personal days, 12 paid sick leave days and 13 paid holidays per year. Individual and Family health, dental and life insurance options, retirement and mileage reimbursement. Work Hours: 8a-430p Monday through Friday

Download the Application

Submit application & resume to: John W. Ridley, Director of Public Health, Sangamon Co. Dept of Public Health, 2833 S. Grand Ave East, Springfield, IL 62703 or fax to 217-535-3104 or email to healthhr@co.sangamon.il.us. 

Position will remain open until filled

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