Public Health Nurse I

Job Title

Urgent and Continuous Job Opening: We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this crucial position.

Pay Grade: Grade 17

Salary: $20.30 - $25.24 Hourly

Time Type: Full time

Health Department: Green River District Health Department

Summary: Provides entry-level nursing functions and services to individuals and families under close supervision in a clinic or community setting, focusing on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations.

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Characteristics of a Class

Provides entry-level nursing functions and services to individuals and families under close supervision in a clinic or community setting, focusing on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. The nurse in this classification would receive job specific training in the requirements and scope of practice of the various assigned health department programs and services.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• See Special Requirements

Experience:

• None

Special Requirements: (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.)

• Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA).

Post Employment Requirements

• Must maintain current RN licensure in Kentucky or compact state. Must complete required annual updates.

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities of the Classification

• Conducts nursing assessments and assists with community assessments and epidemiological investigations, as appropriate, using CCSG service guidelines; develops and implements a plan of care based upon identified health risks; provides basic nursing care to the client consistent with the Core Clinical Service Guide, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, established policies, procedures and licensing laws; documents services provided to the client according to standards of the CCSG and Administrative Reference (AR); maintains confidentiality and privacy according to guidelines; develops and conducts educational counseling and teaching activities for individual clients and families, and communities. Provides or assists in providing a variety of nursing services to particular at-risk or high-risk populations or populations with limited access to care.

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements

• Work is spent primarily inside the clinic or community setting.

Additional Requirements

• May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency's policies.

Date Class Established: 07-01-2007

Date of Last Revision: 10-03-2022

The Local Health Departments do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.

Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Kentucky Department for Public Health