Public Health Nurse I – Bilingual (Spanish)
Chicago Department of Public Health
Join a team that can make a difference in shaping the future of the City
of Chicago.
Be a part of an exciting future that provides a great career
opportunity!
At the Chicago Department of Public Health you will work with a team of
passionate and dedicated professionals who contributes to maintain the
health population of 77 neighborhoods at more than 40 sites that
includes providing health promotion, prevention and education for the
City’s population. We currently have the following opportunities:
Duties:
* Will provide professional nursing care to individuals in a
community environment; conduct physical examinations to assess client’s
health status; administer prescribed medications according to department
protocols; develop and implements nursing care plans for patients;
educate and instruct individuals in health education, disease
prevention, nutrition, child care.
Requirements :
* Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse, supplemented
by two years of work experience in ambulatory care nursing, OR a
Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited
National League for Nursing (NLN) program with a license to practice as
a Registered Nurse. Applicants must possess a valid State of Illinois
Registered Nurse license at the time of employment. BSN new grads
welcome to apply!
Note: Bi-lingual (Spanish) candidates will be given first consideration.
Interested Applicants must apply: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS
Deadline to apply: August 14, 2008
Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package for Public Health
Nurses, including:
* Free CTA transportation to work!
* 35 hour work week, DAY SHIFT
* 12 paid holidays plus vacation time
* Pension Plan and Deferred Comp Plan
* Medical Insurance and Tuition Assistance
Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information
provided on the application form and documents submitted with the
application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant.
No second party applications will be accepted.
Residency Requirement: An employee must be an actual resident of the
City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of
employment.
