Public Health Nurse II Float
About The Position
Provides basic nursing functions and services to individuals and families under moderate supervision in a clinic, school, or community setting. Applies technical, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills to health-related needs affecting clients, families, and the community. Conducts communicable and preventive disease case-finding investigations to help prevent and control diseases and disabling conditions and promote and maintain population health. The nurse conducts assessments, develops and implements plans of care based on identified health risks, provides basic nursing care, and documents services according to applicable guidelines and standards. The role may include specialized or program-specific clinics, client and family education and counseling, program coordination, community health assessment and analysis, advocacy for at-risk populations, and support or mentoring for other staff.
Requirements
- One year of registered nurse (RN) experience; a BSN may substitute for the required experience.
- RN license in Kentucky or a compact state.
- Maintain current RN licensure in Kentucky or a compact state.
- Complete required annual updates.
Responsibilities
- Conduct nursing assessments using applicable service guidelines.
- Develop and implement plans of care based on identified health risks.
- Provide basic nursing care consistent with applicable guidelines, professional standards, policies, procedures, and licensing laws.
- Document client services and maintain confidentiality and privacy.
- Participate in specialized or program-specific clinics.
- Develop and conduct educational counseling and teaching activities for clients and families.
- Conduct communicable and preventive disease case-finding investigations.
- Assess the health status of individuals, groups, and populations using information from clients, families, medical practitioners, community service agencies, schools, and surveys.
- Analyze health assessments and participate in developing policies and reviewing plans to prioritize health-service and program needs.
- Advocate for at-risk or high-risk population groups and provide or assist with nursing services for these populations, including those with limited access to care.
- Apply problem-solving strategies and participate in team processes.
- May coordinate a specific program.
- May provide minimal mentoring to LHN I nurses and instruct or advise new staff on agency policies, practices, and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
