Home Health Public Health Nurse II

Final date to receive applications: 10/30/2026 12:00 am

pay grade: grade 19

salary: $22.81 - $28.36

hourly time type: full time

health department: cumberland valley district health department

summary: provides preventive, therapeutic, restorative and intermittent skilled nursing services, which are significantly difficult, to individuals in their place of residence under limited supervision and at a fully prepared level. Client problems range from the simple to extremely complex. The nurse would be responsible for the total management and evaluation of care for the individual, would supervise local health nurse i home health nurses and provide training for home health aides.

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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.

provides preventive, therapeutic, restorative and intermittent skilled nursing services, which are significantly difficult, to individuals in their place of residence under limited supervision and at a fully prepared level.

client problems range from the simple to extremely complex.

the nurse would be responsible for the total management and evaluation of care for the individual, would supervise local health nurse i home health nurses and provide training for home health aides.

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.

education: (see special requirements) experience: one (1) year of registered nurse (rn) experience.

education: bsn or master’s degree in nursing, nursing administration, nursing education or public health may substitute for the one (1) year experience.

Experience:

(n/a)

(age, licensure, regulation, etc.) 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. It is the responsibility of the employing agency to verify the attainment and/or maintenance of these credentials, to remove from this class any employee who does not attain or maintain these credentials, and to assure that any employee who performs these functions, without regard to the class they are in, have the appropriate credentials.

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

conducts comprehensive initial nursing assessments; determines program eligibility, needed services and payer source. Develops an individualized plan of care in consultation with the client’s physician and other appropriate agency personnel. Completes review of medications; assesses pain management and need for health care equipment/technology. Provides intermittent skilled nursing services, as ordered by the physician. Obtains specimens, as ordered, and submits to state lab utilizing appropriate laboratory services guidelines.

Identifies health risks and implements risk reduction strategies for self and others according to agency policy. Conducts or participates in team meetings/case conferences to evaluate client’s response to care; alters the care plan; and makes referrals to other community agencies. Develops/conducts educational counseling/teaching activities for the individual clients and families. Provides thorough documentation and submits appropriate reports, as required. Provides increasing leadership and supervision;

participates in utilization review for quality of services; may mentor lhn i hh nurses.

incumbents in this classification will typically perform their primary…