Public Health Nurse I - Float
About The Position
Provides entry-level nursing functions and services to individuals and families under close supervision in a clinic or community setting. The role focuses on preventing illness, injury, or disability; promoting health; and maintaining the health of populations. The nurse receives job-specific training in the requirements and scope of practice for assigned health department programs and services. The position provides or assists with nursing services for at-risk or high-risk populations and populations with limited access to care. Work is primarily performed inside a clinic or community setting.
Requirements
- Must have an RN license in Kentucky or a compact state, or a provisional license in Kentucky, meeting KRS 314.041 requirements and approval to practice as a Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA).
- Must maintain current RN licensure in Kentucky or a compact state.
- Must complete required annual updates.
Responsibilities
- Conduct nursing assessments and assist with community assessments and epidemiological investigations, as appropriate, using CCSG service guidelines.
- 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, established policies and procedures, and licensing laws.
- Document services provided according to CCSG and Administrative Reference standards.
- Maintain client confidentiality and privacy according to 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 and populations with limited access to care.
- Complete required annual updates and maintain current RN licensure in Kentucky or a compact state.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
