Linn County Public Health
Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this?
We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!
Why work at Linn County?
Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
Free on-site fitness centers
12 paid holidays per year
Training & professional development opportunities
Hourly Wage:
New Hire: $33.55
90 days: $35.30
1 year: $37.17
2 years: $39.11
3 years: $41.28
About Public Health Nurse:
Two positions available.
Performs generalized professional and public health nursing duties primarily through participation in clinics and communicable disease programs.
Essential Functions
Investigates cases of sexually transmitted disease (STD) and conducts confidential interviews with patients to identify contact and prevent further spread of the disease.
Reviews laboratory reports for confirmed cases of STD, tuberculosis, or other communicable disease.
Interviews hepatitis patients and ensures immunization of close contacts.
Answers telephone inquiries and refers calls to appropriate clinic, physician or agency.
Makes home visits to individuals in connection with communicable disease programs.
Gives instructions in home care of patients and maintains follow-up on tuberculosis cases.
Keeps records, prepares reports and attends staff meetings and conferences.
Performs HIV/AIDS pre and posttest counseling, partner notifications and referrals as needed.
Assists in various clinics for sexually transmitted diseases and immunization.
Preforms disease investigation for reportable infections such as E-coli and whooping cough.
Works with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services during disease outbreaks
Provides education to providers and the public regarding infection control
Provides immunizations to children and adults
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Candidates must have one of the following:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required and 6 months to 1 year of experience in public health nursing
OR
Associate degree in Nursing and 3 to 5 years of experience in an acute care setting
Shift
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!
Why work at Linn County?
Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
Free on-site fitness centers
12 paid holidays per year
Training & professional development opportunities
Hourly Wage:
New Hire: $33.55
90 days: $35.30
1 year: $37.17
2 years: $39.11
3 years: $41.28
About Public Health Nurse:
Two positions available.
Performs generalized professional and public health nursing duties primarily through participation in clinics and communicable disease programs.
Essential Functions
Investigates cases of sexually transmitted disease (STD) and conducts confidential interviews with patients to identify contact and prevent further spread of the disease.
Reviews laboratory reports for confirmed cases of STD, tuberculosis, or other communicable disease.
Interviews hepatitis patients and ensures immunization of close contacts.
Answers telephone inquiries and refers calls to appropriate clinic, physician or agency.
Makes home visits to individuals in connection with communicable disease programs.
Gives instructions in home care of patients and maintains follow-up on tuberculosis cases.
Keeps records, prepares reports and attends staff meetings and conferences.
Performs HIV/AIDS pre and posttest counseling, partner notifications and referrals as needed.
Assists in various clinics for sexually transmitted diseases and immunization.
Preforms disease investigation for reportable infections such as E-coli and whooping cough.
Works with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services during disease outbreaks
Provides education to providers and the public regarding infection control
Provides immunizations to children and adults
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Candidates must have one of the following:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required and 6 months to 1 year of experience in public health nursing
OR
Associate degree in Nursing and 3 to 5 years of experience in an acute care setting
Shift
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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