Public Health Nurse (RN) - Maternal Child Health and Better Birth Outcomes

Public Health Nurse (RN) - Maternal Child Health and Better Birth Outcomes

Salary

$32.04 Hourly

Location

Waukegan, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

12062

Department

Health Department

Division

Prevention

Opening Date

02/27/2026

Salary Grade

Hourly.8

Pay Grade

8

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Description

The Public Health Nurse is a valuable member of our Maternal and Child Health Care Team who provides independent application of the nursing process and comprehensive health navigation services to clients (individuals and/or families) in the home and a variety of community settings. Participate in orientation, program development, community assessment, and quality assurance/improvement.

Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Essential Functions

• Participates in on-going assessment of health needs and develops plans with clients and

other health professionals to meet identified needs.

• Implements outcomes-oriented nursing process (assesses family and client health needs;

formulates goals with client; develops, implements, and evaluates care plan; and

monitors progress) for clients in their homes in assigned geographic area and in clinics.

• Confers with other members of multidisciplinary health care team, community services

and organizations to develop and modify care plans for clients.

• Effectively manages assigned caseload, including timely and appropriate contact with

clients and provision of needed interventions.

• Maintains complete, timely, accurate, and concise documentation of nursing interventions

and outcomes. Compiles inter-agency/intra-agency reports as required.

• Maintains current knowledge in maternal, infant, child and adolescent health trends and

issues and applies it to practice.

• Participates in clinical case conferences, staff meetings, in-services, committees, and

orientation of staff and students, as appropriate.

• Provides health education in clinic settings or community.
• Serves as a resource to other staff, health care providers and the community in the

management of multidisciplinary situations related to public health issues.

• Translates for staff and client families, as needed, if bilingual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works primarily in the Better Birth Outcomes-Comprehensive program and may be

assigned to work in other Maternal Child Health programs.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Current Illinois licensure as a registered professional nurse or Illinois license by

reciprocity within six months of the initial date of employment.

• Pediatric and/or OB experience preferred.
• Requires a valid driver's license and use of personal vehicle.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds (i.e. carrying scale and other supplies, handling patients, etc.)

Supplemental Information

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found athttps://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary gradesathttps://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
• IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

You can find more details on our benefits on our website at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department/p/benefits.

01

Are you able to stand, walk, use hands and arms to operate tools and equipment, climb, crouch or stoop, and lift/carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a current and valid drivers license and automobile insurance?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois?

• Yes
• No

04

Please summarize your relevant experience.

05

Do you have experience with any electronic medical records systems; such as NextGen? If yes, explain. If not, lists the systems you have used.

06

Please share why you are interested in working for this program and how your experience directly relates to this opening.

Required Question

Employer Lake County

Department Health Department Address 3010 Grand Avenue

Waukegan, Illinois, 60085

Phone 847-377-8000

Website https://www.lakecountyil.gov/148/Health-Department-Community-Health-Cente