Public Health Nurse (HANDS Program)
About The Position
In the Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program, responsible for reviewing clinic records and interviewing/conducting Parent Visit Assessment/Survey with parents (prenatal and/or immediately after the birth) to determine appropriate level of support from the community. Families facing challenges will be offered visits by a Family Support Worker, if the family opts out of participation, they will be referred to appropriate community resources based on family needs. CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. 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. The nurse in this classification would receive job specific training in the requirements and scope of practice of the various assigned health department programs and services.
Requirements
- Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA).
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Conducts nursing assessments and assists with community assessments and epidemiological investigations, as appropriate, using CCSG service guidelines
- Develops and implements a plan of care based upon identified health risks
- Provides basic nursing care to the client consistent with the Core Clinical Service Guide, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, established policies, procedures and licensing laws
- Documents services provided to the client according to standards of the CCSG and Administrative Reference (AR)
- Maintains confidentiality and privacy according to guidelines
- Develops and conducts educational counseling and teaching activities for individual clients and families, and communities.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
