School-Based Public Health Nurse — Part-Time

Hopkinscohealthdept; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopkins County Health Department is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join our team on a part-time irregular schedule, 6 hours per day when school is in session and aligned with the school calendar. The role provides basic nursing care in clinic, school or community settings under moderate supervision.

The nurse will perform assessments, plan of care, document services, and participate in immunization and communicable disease activities.

Qualifications

• RN license in Kentucky or compact state required.
• One year RN experience required; BSN may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to clients under moderate supervision.
• Performs nursing assessment and develops plan of care.
• Documents services according to standards and licensing laws.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy per guidelines.
• Educates and mentors new staff and coordinates program activities.
• Participates in disease control and public health activities.

Skills

RN nursing

Nursing assessment

Patient counseling

Education

RN license in Kentucky or compact state

BSN may substitute for experience

Job description

Hopkins County Health Department is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join our team on a part-time irregular schedule, 6 hours per day when school is in session and aligned with the school calendar. The role provides basic nursing care in clinic, school or community settings under moderate supervision.

The nurse will perform assessments, plan of care, document services, and participate in immunization and communicable disease activities.