Typical Qualifications
- JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate of graduation from an accredited School of Nursing (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, APRN, Registered Nurse RN, Licensed Practical Nurse LPN). -AND- Currently licensed by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. -OR - A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and four (4) years demonstrated direct clinical experience in an approved public or community health care setting and two (2) years demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience. -A Master’s Degree is preferred. -In addition, all persons in a nursing position must be current on CPR and First Aid certification/training.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICALCOGNITIVE ABILITIES
- The ability to sit, flex, stand, reach, and bend.
- The physical strength to lift, carry, and transport materials/equipment equivalentto thirty (30) pounds.
- Visual acuity, auditory ability, and clear written and verbal communication ability.
- Manual dexterity and the ability for data input into various computer programs.
- The ability to maintain professional behavior at all times.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must reside within St. Clair County, IL or be willing to relocate to St. Clair County within six (6) months from hire date.
- The ability to work necessary hours to meet the position requirements including evenings and/or weekends as assigned.
- May require provision of services at off-site locations.
- A valid Driver's License.
- A dependable automobile for use in position.
- Proof of auto insurance that meets or exceeds the minimum limits of liability as required by the State of Illinois. Employees are required to provide a copy of their current insurance card and the declaration page from the insurance policy.
- Adherence to all local, state and federal regulations pertaining to OSHA guidelines.
- Health Department employees:
- Are required to have a TB test upon hire and separation of employment.
- Must be current on CDC Healthcare Personnel Vaccine Recommendations, whichinclude Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps Rubella), Td/Tdap(Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis), Varicella (chickenpox) and Meningococcal ifover 65. Influenza and COVID vaccines are recommended and encouraged, but notrequired at this time and maybe subject to change.
- All employees must adhere to the St. Clair County Personnel Code.
- Position contingent upon continued grant funding.
Benefits
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid time off for every 40 hours worked for up to a minimum of 40 hours per year.
For more details, see our benefits package, list of current holidays, and vacation and sick leave accrual.