Provides advanced nursing care and serves as a clinical resource for programmatic areas and service protocols. Conducts communicable disease investigations and manages public health programs for at-risk populations.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid RN license in Kentucky or a compact state and two years of RN experience. A BSN can be substituted for the required experience.
We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this crucial position.
Pay
Grade:
Grade 19
Salary: $22.81 - $28.36
Hourly
Time
Type:
Full time
Health
Department:
Madison
County
Health
Department
Summary: Provides work of considerable difficulty in this fully prepared level, requiring the independent application of experienced judgment and skills. Serves as a nursing resource person in all service or specific programmatic areas, client eligibility requirements, service protocols, standards, scope of practice and documentation requirements. 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. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Lori Knutson at lorik.knutson@madisoncohd.com.
Description
Characteristics
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THE
CLASS
Characteristics
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CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Under limited supervision provides work of considerable difficulty in this fully prepared level, requiring the independent application of experienced judgment and skills. Serves as a nursing resource person in all service or specific programmatic areas, client eligibility requirements, service protocols, standards, scope of practice and documentation requirements. 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. Performs some delegated management duties, as well as, consulting responsibilities
MINIMUM
Requirements: 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: Two (2) years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience.
Substitution
CLAUSE
Education: (N/A)
EXPERIENCE: BSN may substitute for the two (2) years required experience.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state.
POST
Employment
REQUIREMENTS: 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
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DUTIES
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Responsibilities
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THE
CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION. Performs work with increasing independence; provides basic nursing care consistent with the Core Clinical Service Guide (CCSG), Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, established policies, procedures and licensing laws; documents services provided according to standards of the CCSG and Administrative Reference (AR); maintains confidentiality and privacy according to guidelines; participates in specialized or program specific clinics; serves as a clinical resource person in all service or specific programmatic areas; collaborates with team members to establish priorities, manage care, and coordinate efforts to achieve desired outcomes in providing planned services to the client; develops and conducts educational counseling and teaching activities; contributes to the development and implementation of a quality assurance program and participates in audits of client records; supports evidence based practice through participation in the development of programs or protocols; may coordinate one or more clinic-based programs; efficiently manages clinic flow; may mentor PHN I and PHN II nurses. 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; performs management functions delegated by the supervisor that could include planning and implementing service delivery guidelines and overseeing public health programs; monitors compliance with policies, procedures and protocols; analyzes health status assessments and participates in the development of policies and continuous review of plans to prioritize and address the health services and program needs of the targeted population; provides generalized and comprehensive public counseling to individuals and groups in the clinic and community settings.
TYPICAL
WORKING
Conditions
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UNIQUE
Physical
REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION. Work typically is spent inside the clinic or in a community setting.
Additional
REQUIREMENTS: May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.
DATE
CLASS
Established: 07-01-2007
DATE
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LAST
Revision: 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 Come for a job. Stay for a career. Make a difference for a lifetime. 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. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page. You can create a Job Alert and we will notify when the job you are looking for is available! All you need to do is create an account with and then click the Job Alerts button in the right hand corner. Enter in the facets and type of job your looking for and we will email you when one is posted and available! Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)
