Public Health Nurse II

urgent and continuous job opening: we are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this crucial position.

grade 18

salary: $21.52 - $26.76 hourly

time type: full time

health department: madison county health department

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.

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• 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.

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.

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• one year of registered nurse (rn) experience.

• n/a

• bsn may substitute for the one year required experience.

must have rn license in kentucky or compact state.

employees in this class will be required to obtain credentials outlined below within a reasonable time, or if employees possess such credentials at the time of hire they will be required to maintain those credentials so long as they are employed in this capacity.

• must maintain current rn licensure in kentucky or compact state. Must complete required annual updates.

examples are not to be construed as limiting the duties and responsibilities of any position. The appointing authority may add to or modify duties as needed.

• 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; maintain confidentiality; work within the team process; participate in specialized programs or clinics; develop and conduct educational counseling for individuals and families;
  
  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.

• work typically is spent inside the clinic, school or a community setting.

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

07-01-2007

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