Public Health Nurse I

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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

Pay

• Salary: $20.30 - $25.24 Hourly

Schedule

• Full time

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Deann Cross at deann.cross@lcdhd.org.