Full-Time Public Health RN

Urgent and Continuous Job Opening: Salary: $21.52 - $26.76 Hourly

Time Type: Full time

Health Department: Madison County Health Department

Summary Provides basic nursing functions and services to individuals and families under moderate supervision in a clinic, school or community setting. With supervision, applies a variety of technical, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills to problems of health, as they affect clients, families, and the community. Conducts communicable and preventative disease case finding investigations for the purpose of preventing and controlling diseases and disabling conditions and the promotion and maintenance of health populations.

Provides basic nursing functions and services to individuals and families under moderate supervision in a clinic, school or community setting. Applies a variety of technical, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills to health problems as they affect clients, families, and the community. Conducts communicable and preventative disease case finding investigations for the purpose of preventing and controlling diseases and the promotion and maintenance of health populations.

Experience One year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience.

Special Requirements Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state.

Must maintain current RN licensure in Kentucky or compact state. Perform work with increasing independence and may mentor LHN I nurses; conduct nursing assessments using CCSG service guidelines; develop and implement a plan of care based on identified health risks; provide basic nursing care to clients consistent with CCSG standards, policies, procedures and licensing laws; document services; participate in specialized programs or clinics; may serve as a program coordinator.

Assess health status of individuals, groups, and populations using data collected from clients, families, medical practitioners, community service agencies, schools, and surveys to identify at-risk populations; analyze health status assessments and assist in policy development and ongoing planning to address health service needs; advocate for at-risk populations; provide nursing services to at-risk populations or those with limited access to care; mentor new staff in agency policies and public health nursing.

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements Work typically is spent inside the clinic, school or a community setting.

Additional Requirements 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.