Licensed Practical Nurse III

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Licensed Practical Nurse III

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) seeks a full-time (40-hour week) Licensed Practical Nurse III for the Planning & Research division.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitors medication inventory using the district electronic medical records.
• Provides counseling regarding behaviors associated with health risk and/or control of communicable diseases.
• Communicates service plans and expected outcomes to clients and/or families.
• Services provided by the Licensed Practical Nurse include TB testing and management.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with employees, government officials, health care providers and the general public.
• Conducts epidemiological investigations in coordination with other public health programs on confirmed and suspected cases of communicable diseases.
• Public Health Emergency Response Responsibilities: All District employees must be able to respond to public health emergencies when needed and appropriate. During an emergency response, employee may be assigned to a role in either operations, logistics, or administration by the Incident Commander and/or Section Chief in addition to regular duties.
• Performs other duties as required.
• This is an in-person position.

Requirements for Licensed Practical Nurse III:

• Graduation from a recognized program in practical nursing, a current and unrestricted licensure for practical nursing in the State of Illinois
• A current IL Driver's license is required.

CUPHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee's first day of employment
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 12 sick days earned per year
• 15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

The expected annual starting salary is $47,170. Full annual salary range for a Class 5 Licensed Practical Nurse III is $47,170 - $63,679 for a 40-hour week.

To apply, go to: https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6173898.careers?CareersSearch. Applicants may also come in to apply online atCUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820.For full consideration, you must complete the application process.

Men, Women, Veterans, and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, transgender, and non-binary people to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need accommodations to apply, please contact LaTasha Aragon at laragon@c-uphd.org. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team.

CUPHD highly recommends being fully vaccinated with the most-up-to-date (September 2025 and beyond) influenza (seasonally).Vaccinationstaken prior to September 2025 will not be accepted. Employees not vaccinated are required to mask from December 1st until April 1st of each year. Proof ofvaccinationsor a signed declination form must be on file with Human Resources prior to start date.

This recruitment will remain open until filled, however, it will not close prior to January 6, 2026. This is a collective bargaining unit position with AFSCME.

Posted December 17, 2025