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Employment Benefits & Compensation

Kendall County Health Department employs over 50 individuals. Salaries and benefits offered by KCHD are competitive with other private and public sector positions. Employment benefits vary according to full-time or part-time employment status and between employee groups. Benefits options include:

  • Approximately 14.5 paid holidays per year (holidays approved each year by the Kendall County Board)
  • Paid Vacation Time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, increases incrementally with years of service
  • Paid Sick Time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, unlimited carryover each year
  • Paid Personal Time – available for use immediately
  • Group Health Insurance – Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HMO, and PPO options available for employee and family members; HSA and FSA options
  • Dental Insurance – Available for employee and family members
  • Vision Insurance – Available for employee and family members
  • Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan with voluntary additional contributions. Eligible to receive an IMRF regular plan pension (vesting) after 10 years of service
  • Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance – employee-only coverage
  • Employee-Sponsored Life Insurance – available for employee and family members
  • AFLAC benefit options
  • Legal Shield & Identity Theft Shield benefit options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement for qualified programs
  • Professional development encouraged, time allocated for trainings
  • Positions may qualify for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

 

To Apply

Required Forms for All Applicants

 

Send Applications, Forms, Resumes, & Cover Letters to:

Kendall County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources Coordinator

811 W. John Street

Yorkville, Illinois 60560

Phone: 630-553-8053 

Fax: 630-553-9506

Email: kchdhr@kendallcountyil.gov

Public Health Nurse (LPN/RN)

  • Type:Part Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate: $36,004.80
  • Posted Date:03/11/2026

Public Health Nurse: Part Time - Exempt 


Responsibilities

  • Provides direct nursing services in all community health programs, which include, but are not limited to immunizations, Vaccines for Children (VFC), communicable disease, Better Birth Outcomes (BBO), psychiatric nursing, mobile unit programs, emergency preparedness, and other special programs & projects.
  • Completes the investigation and control of communicable disease by conducting appropriate follow-up activities.
  • Administers medicine as prescribed to communicable disease cases, as well as prophylaxis to close contacts.
  • Assists in outbreak investigations. Completes communicable disease data entry into applicable databases.
  • Provide safe handling, storage and inventory of medications/vaccines.  Ensure safe disposal of medications and other bio-hazardous materials in all Community Health Services Programs.  Prepares records and reports of an operational, professional and, occasionally, research nature.

Schedule

  • 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
  • 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Tuesday (24 hour work week).
  • Additional evenings and weekends as directed.

Benefits

  • Salary: $36,004.80 per year
  • Approximately 14.5 Paid Holidays per year.
  • Paid Vacation Time and sick time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, increases incrementally with years of service.
  • Paid Sick Time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, unlimited carryover each year.
  • Paid Personal Time – given annually, available for use immediately, does not carryover.
  • Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan with voluntary additional contributions. Eligible to receive an IMRF regular plan pension (vesting) after 10 years of service.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Professional development encouraged; time allocated for training.

Qualifications/Skills

  • Positive, cooperative, and professional attitude.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Reflects experience/interest in the culturally diverse population that the health department serves.
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

  • Requires an associate’s degree in nursing (LPN equivalent). A bachelor’s degree in nursing and Registered Nurse (RN) is preferred. 
  • Two years of experience in infectious disease surveillance and prevention work, to include the provision of client centered disease prevention counseling preferred. 
  • Valid Illinois Driver’s License. Required to become an authorized driver upon hire.
  • Ability to pass background check.

To Apply: Cover Letter and resumes accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should please e-mail their cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Coordinator at kchdhr@kendallcountyil.gov. Or feel free to give us a call at 630-5538053 to learn more about working at the Kendall County Health Department, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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