WE'RE HIRING!

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 The Lewis County Health Department is accepting applications for a Contract 

Local Health Nurse I. 

This position is located in the local county school system and is a ten (10) month (partial year) position. 

General Duties include:  This position serves under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor of the local health department.  Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to; Conduct nursing assessments, as appropriate, using Core Clinical Service Guide (CCSG) service guidelines.  Develop and implement a plan of care based upon identified health risks.  Provide basic nursing care to the client consistent with the Public Health Practice Reference, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.  Establish policies, procedures and licensing laws.  Document services provided to the client according to standards of the CCSG and Administrative Reference (AR).  Maintain confidentiality and privacy according to guidelines.  Develop and conduct educational counseling and teaching activities for individual clients and families. 

Minimum Education, Training or Experience: See special requirements. 

Special Requirements:  (Age, Licensure, Regulation, Etc.)  Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky; meet all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA).

Starting Salary:  Negotiable with additional experience.  

Applications may be obtained at the Lewis County Health Department, 185 Commercial Drive, Vanceburg, KY 41179 with resumes.    

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.