Advanced Practice Nurse (Fulltime)

Advertisement Closes: 08/10/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 24 Salary: $30.52 - $37.96 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Calloway County Health Department

Summary Responsible for management functions, such as planning, directing and organizing several programs provided by the local health department serving a multi-county or other geographic area. Coordinates the local health department’s programs of nursing services. Description CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Under policy direction from the Director of Nurses and/or Public Health Director is responsible for management functions, such as planning, directing and organizing several programs provided by the local health department serving a multi-county or other geographic area. Coordinates the local health department’s programs of nursing services. Supervises nurses and other staff as assigned. Limited amount of time is spent in direct client care due to the high percentage of time (app 80%) spent in management activities.

Six (6) years of Registered nurse (RN) experience in public health of which two (2) years include supervisory experience.

Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education or Public Health may substitute for the five (5) years of experience.

Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state.

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities of the Classification Provides basic nursing care on a very limited basis, as needed; provides overall management and guidance to the nursing programs for specifically assigned area/s; serves as an expert nursing resource person; interprets and facilitates programmatic policies and protocols to ensure uniform delivery of nursing services; anticipates potential problem situations and intervenes to offset any adverse impact, conveying specific problems to the Director of Nurses or Public Health Director; actively participates in policy development; assigns and oversees activities of the Nurse Supervisors; actively participates in quality assurance and utilization reviews; prepares formal performance reports, as indicated, for local and state agencies; supervises staff training in nursing technique and procedures; completes performance evaluations for assigned staff.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Mission Statement The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. Contact Information Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.