Public Health Nurse I

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) seeks a full-time (40-hour week) Public Health Nurse I. The selected candidate will assist in controlling the spread of communicable diseases through the identification, tracking and notification of potential exposures and by reporting to the appropriate agencies. Duties include conducting epidemiological investigations in coordination with other public health programs on confirmed and suspected cases of communicable diseases, making referrals for testing and coordinating the treatment of communicable diseases for clients with various medical providers, gathering information for disease reporting, and facilitating specimen collection from clients. This candidate will maintain availability on a 24-7 schedule for consultation on communicable diseases deemed a possible emergency event. This candidate will also serve as a backup nurse in clinic when necessary and perform other duties as required.

Requirements for this position include an Associate’s Degree or diploma from an accredited school of nursing and a current and unrestricted RN license in the State of Illinois. A valid driver’s license, dependable transportation and proof of auto insurance are also required. Spanish-speaking candidates are highly desirable. The successful candidate should have comprehensive knowledge of the theory and practice of communicable disease control and working knowledge of surveillance, reporting requirements and treatments used in communicable disease control.

CUPHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee’s first day of employment
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 12 sick days earned per year
• 15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

This is a full-time position and the starting annual salary is $53,872 for a 40-hour week. Those who are fluent in the Spanish language will be eligible to receive an additional $2.00 per hour stipend for translation abilities.

To apply, go to: https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6173898.careers?CareersSearch. Applicants may also come in to apply online at?CUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820. For full consideration, you must complete the application process.

Women, veterans and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, gay, lesbian, transgender and non-binary people to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need an accommodation in order to apply, please contact Amy Roberts at aroberts@c-uphd.org. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team. 

CUPHD requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza (seasonally) unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

Posted September 22, 2023

This recruitment will remain open until filled; however, it will not close prior to October 6, 2023.

This is a collective bargaining unit position with AFSCME.