Public Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Two (2) years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience.
• BSN may substitute for the two (2) years required experience.
• Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state.
• 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

• Performs work with increasing independence; 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 provided according to standards of the CCSG and Administrative Reference (AR); maintains confidentiality and privacy according to guidelines; participates in specialized or program specific clinics; serves as a clinical resource person in all service or specific programmatic areas; collaborates with team members to establish priorities, manage care, and coordinate efforts to achieve desired outcomes in providing planned services to the client; develops and conducts educational counseling and teaching activities; contributes to the development and implementation of a quality assurance program and participates in audits of client records; supports evidence based practice through participation in the development of programs or protocols; may coordinate one or more clinic-based programs; efficiently manages clinic flow; may mentor PHN I and PHN II nurses.
• 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; 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.