Public Health Nurse I - Float

Registered Nurse

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 are comprehensive statements of the minimum background as to education, experience, and other qualifications which will be required in all cases as evidence of an appointee's ability to perform the work properly.

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).

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

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.

Work is spent primarily inside the clinic or community setting.

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

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.

Kentucky Department for Public Health