Harlan County Health Department
Healthcare
PublicHealthNurse
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“Public Health Nurse at Harlan County Health Department. Skills: Nursing, Public health, Patient care. Conduct nursing assessments. Assist with community assessments”
Industry & Context.
Epidemiological investigations
Drug screening test, Background check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
RN license in Kentucky, Provisional license in Kentucky, Approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA), Maintain current RN licensure in Kentucky, Complete required annual updates
Nice to Have
Compact state RN license
What You'll Do.
Conduct nursing assessments
Assist with community assessments
Assist with epidemiological investigations
Implement plan of care
Provide basic nursing care
Maintain confidentiality
Develop educational activities
Conduct educational activities
Provide nursing services
Assist in providing nursing services
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Educational counseling; Teaching activities
Full Job Description
Advertisement Closes: 06/19/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 17 Salary: $20.30 - $25.24 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Harlan County Health Department Summary: Provides entry-level nursing functions and services to individuals and families under close supervision in a clinic or community setting, focusing on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Hope Clem at [email protected]. Description: # **CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS** ## _CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS_ : ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. * Provides entry-level nursing functions and services to individuals and families under close supervision in a clinic or community setting, focusing on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. The nurse in this classification would receive job specific training in the requirements and scope of practice of the various assigned health department programs and services. ## _**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:**_**** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY. ## _**EDUCATION:**_ * (See Special Requirements) ## _**EXPERIENCE:**_ * (None # **SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE** ## _**EDUCATION:**_ * (N/A) ## _**EXPERIENCE:**_ * (N/A) ## _**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:**_ (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) * Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA). ## **_POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:_ **EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CRED
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