• Posted 03-Aug-2026 (CST)
• Health Department
• 2550 North Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL, USA
• 31.59-34.75 per hour
• Hourly
• IMRF pension plan, paid time off, health insurance (employer pays 75% of premiums), dental insurance (employer pays 75% of premiums), vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, wellness program, Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

The DeKalb County Health Department is seeking a full time (37.5 hours per week) Public Health Nurse. Under the direction of the Communicable Disease and Immunization Program Coordinator, provides direct patient care within various public health programs. Ideal candidates have excellent communication skills, are detail oriented, organized and possess an interest in improving health in our community.

Responsibilities

• Provides RN professional nursing services to children and adults in both the clinic and community.
• Participates in cross-training and provides nursing services across a variety of public health programs, including but not limited to immunizations, family planning, communicable disease control, and maternal and child health services.
• Assesses and interprets immunization records and educates clients on vaccine preventable diseases and administers routine adult, pediatric and travel vaccines.
• Assists with communicable disease investigations and reporting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in obtaining blood draws, TB testing, and client vitals.

Requirements

• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year experience in health care or community services setting
• Previous experience in public health (especially immunizations)
• Ability to be organized, flexible, problem solve and be part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly establish and maintain positive relationships with the public and
• May require some early evening hours.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Arabic.

Benefits Package

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Health and Dental Insurance (Employee Contribution Required) or Buyout Option
• Term Life Insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension (Employee Contribution Required)
• Annual Paid Time Off - starting at 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13.5 holidays
• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Schedule:

• Day Shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In-Person

• If desired, paper applications are available upon request at the DeKalb County Health Department front desk.

I understand that employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a background check.

I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application and accompanying resume, is true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading representations of omissions on the application or during the hiring process may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in discharge even if discovered at a later date.

I hereby authorize DeKalb County Government to conduct or participate in an investigation of personal background, work history, licensure, and police record as may be necessary to verify the information provided in this application and to determine my fitness to hold the position for which I have applied.

I hereby authorize persons, schools, my current employer (if applicable) and previous employers and other organizations to provide DeKalb County Government with any requested information regarding my application or suitability for employment, and I completely release all such persons or entities from any and all liability related to the provided or use of such information.