Home Health Public Health Nurse II

Sagility

2d • $23 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• One (1) year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience.
• Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education or Public Health may substitute for the one (1) year experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level