Public Health Nurse

Sagility

1d•$24 - $30

About The Position

Provides a strong positive leadership among assigned staff and promotes a strong team orientation. Serves as a resource person and consultant to team members. Applies a variety of technical, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills to problems of health as they affect clients, families and the community. Conducts communicable and preventative disease case finding investigations for the purpose of preventing and controlling diseases and disabling conditions and the promotion and maintenance of health populations.

Requirements

Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state
Three (3) years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience
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 may substitute for two (2) years required experience.
Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education or Public Health may substitute for the three (3) years of experience.

Responsibilities

Serves as a team leader, coordinating the work of a group of assigned staff
Facilitates role as a clinical expert and consultant
Leads the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload among staff in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization
Serves as a liaison between the PHN’s and the supervisor’s
May coordinate and provide overall management and guidance to specifically assigned programs
As needed provides basic nursing care consistent with the Core Clinical Service Guide (CCSG), Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, established policies, procedures and licensing laws
Documents services according to the CCSG and Administrative Reference (AR)
Maintains confidentiality and privacy according to guidelines
As needed, develops and conducts educational counseling and teaching activities
May serve as a working supervisor to assigned staff consistent with the KY Board of Nursing Advisory Opinion on Delegated Authority as well as local and state guidelines
Provides a variety of nursing services to particular at-risk or high-risk populations or populations with limited access to care
Performs management functions delegated by the supervisor that could include planning and implementing service delivery guidelines and overseeing public health programs
Monitors compliance with policies, procedures and protocols
Analyzes health status assessments and participates in the development of policies and continuous review of plans to prioritize and address the health services and program needs of the targeted population
Provides generalized and comprehensive public counseling to individuals and groups in the clinic and community settings