Public Health Nurse - RN

Job Benefits:

Excellent benefit package including:

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• Group Health Insurance
• Vacation Days
• Sick Time
• Personal Day
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 35 hour workweek
• 4 day work week available for most positions
• Great work environment
• National Health Service Corp (NHSC) approved site

To Apply:

• Submit an online application at apply.egyptian.org
• Download or pickup a paper application and return to Tammy Karnes at:
  • Address: 1412 US 45 North, Eldorado, IL 62930
  • Fax: (618) 273-2808
  • Email: tkarnes@egyptian.org

Please include resume and three letters of reference with application. Three letters of reference will be required prior to start date.

Next application deadline is: August 15, 2026

• Valid Illinois RN license

• Reports directly to the Maternal Child Health Coordinator.
• Perform WIC assessment, nutrition education, counseling, and other requirements as outlined in the state and local WIC policy and procedure manual.
• Administer WIC benefits and tailor client food packages as appropriate.
• Perform nursing assessment and other requirements as outlined in the state and local Better-Birth-Outcomes- Comprehensive (BBO-C) Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Will conduct client appointments in office, by telephone, and/or offsite as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive and supporting atmosphere for breastfeeding, and will obtain breastfeeding lactation certification when available.
• Administer and prepare childhood and adult immunizations per CDC and IDPH guidelines.
• Schedule and perform DNA testing as requested by commercial laboratories.
• Attend and/or participate in program outreach activities and events.
• Assist and document client referrals as needed to appropriate providers and/or resources.