Public Health Nurse Job at Cook County Health & Hospitals System

Cook County Health & Hospitals System Chicago, IL

$39.13 an hour
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE COORDINATOR-DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Job Number: 00131300
Job Posting : May 16, 2023, 1:01:26 AM Closing Date : May 30, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:30 P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit : AFSCME Health and Hospital Systems
Posting Salary : starting $39.13 /hourly
Organization : Health and Hospital Systems

Job Title: Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator
Department: Public Health
Shift: 8:30AM-4:30PM

Job Summary AFSCME LOCAL 1276
Under general supervision, the Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator is responsible to develop plans and coordinate activities to respond to public health threats and emergencies in assigned region. Planning will include responses to incidents that impact or have the potential to impact the community as a result of natural disasters as well as unintentional disasters or terrorism involving biological, chemical or nuclear hazards.


Typical Duties
  • Leads the development of municipal response plans that support an overall response to a public health emergency (i.e., mass vaccination/ dispensing).
  • Develops working relationships and coordinates response planning and preparedness, primarily working with local partners in assigned region. Other critical partnerships may include the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security, the Cook County Sheriff's Office, the Illinois Department of Public Health, along with other government and community-based agencies.
  • Organizes and facilitates meetings with local and/or regional planning teams on a consistent basis to address gaps in existing public health response plans.
  • Coordinates training and exercises in assigned region to assure the readiness of suburban Cook County responders who may be utilized In the event of an emergency.
  • Initiates, organizes, and leads the response to public health emergencies and incidents along with Unit and/or command team priorities and approaches.
  • Serves as a liaison to community and partner organizations during public health emergencies and incidents, and/or events that involve public health.
  • Prepares progress reports as required and evaluates preparedness capabilities on an ongoing basis. Assists with State assessments and initiatives applicable to the agency's jurisdiction.
  • Addresses both public and professional groups in matters of preparedness

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
  • One (1) year experience in any health, medical, social services, administrative, project management, government, emergency or first responder field is required
  • Must obtain ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications within six months, as well all ICS 300 and 400 certification within a year of employment is required (must provide proof if already obtained)
  • Must be available for "on-call" duty is required
  • Duties involve local travel for which the employee must possess a valid driver's license and personal insured vehicle is required

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
  • Experience applying principles of community engagement.
  • Familiar with preparedness theory and planning preferred.
  • Superior coordination, facilitation, organizational, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate programs with attention to detail, ability to contingency plan and assure achievement of objectives.
  • Ability to interact with professional staff as well as community representatives, the general public and the media.
  • Ability to respond to public health planning or response events and emergencies during non-business hours.

Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.


VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :
  • Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
  • Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

  • A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

  • Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents bust be presented at time of interview.

  • Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

  • CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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