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.