Public Health Nurse

summary

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.

• conduct nursing assessments and assist with community assessments and epidemiological investigations; develop and implement plans of care based on identified health risks.
• provide basic nursing care consistent with the core clinical service guide, nursing scope and standards of practice, and agency policies.
• document services provided according to standards of the ccsg and administrative reference.
• maintain confidentiality and privacy in accordance with guidelines.
• develop and conduct educational counseling and teaching activities for individual clients, families, and communities.
• provide or assist in providing nursing services to at‑risk or high‑risk populations or populations with limited access to care.

• must have a registered nurse (rn) license in kentucky, a compact state, or a provisional license in kentucky, meeting all krs 314.041 requirements.

• see special requirements section for specific educational qualifications.

• none specified.

• must meet all licensing requirements to practice as a registered nurse applicant (rna).

• maintain current rn licensure in kentucky or a compact state and complete required annual updates.

• work is spent primarily inside the clinic or community setting.

• may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to agency 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. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.