Public Health Nurse II
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 preventative disease case-finding investigations to help prevent and control diseases and disabling conditions and promote and maintain population health. The nurse performs work with increasing independence and may provide minimal mentoring to LHN I nurses. The role includes assessing clients and populations, developing and implementing care plans, providing and documenting nursing care, protecting confidentiality, participating in specialized clinics, and delivering education and counseling. The nurse may coordinate a specific program, advocate for at-risk populations, help identify and address community health-service needs, and advise or mentor new staff on agency practices and procedures.
Requirements
- One year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience; a BSN may substitute for the required year of experience.
- Current RN license in Kentucky or a compact state.
- Maintain current RN licensure in Kentucky or a compact state.
- Complete required annual updates.
Responsibilities
- Conduct communicable and preventative disease case-finding investigations to prevent and control diseases and disabling conditions.
- Conduct nursing assessments as appropriate using CCSG service guidelines.
- Develop and implement plans of care based on identified health risks.
- Provide basic nursing care consistent with the CCSG, 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.
- Participate in specialized or program-specific clinics.
- Develop and conduct educational counseling and teaching activities for clients and families.
- Assess the health status of individuals, groups, and populations using data from clients, families, medical practitioners, community service agencies, schools, and appropriate surveys.
- Analyze health assessments and participate in developing policies and reviewing plans to prioritize and address service and program needs.
- Advocate for at-risk or high-risk population groups and provide or assist with nursing services for these populations, including groups with limited access to care.
- Use problem-solving strategies and assist others with problem-solving.
- Instruct, advise, and mentor new staff in agency policies, practices, and procedures related to public health nursing.
- May provide minimal mentoring to LHN I nurses and may coordinate a specific program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
