Job Description

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

• 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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