School-Based Public Health Nurse (RN) - Part Time

C054 Hopkins County Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopkins County Health Department is seeking a part-time School Nurse to support the local school system. The role involves working 6 hours per day while school is in session, providing basic nursing services in a clinic, school or community setting, and applying a range of technical and interpersonal skills under supervision.

The nurse will conduct communicable and preventative disease case finding and contribute to health promotion for families and communities.

Qualifications

• RN with 1 year of experience is required.
• Education: BSN may substitute for the one year experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing functions in clinic, school or community settings.
• Conducts communicable and preventative disease investigations to prevent/control health issues.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy per guidelines.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient counseling

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN license Kentucky or compact state

Job description

Hopkins County Health Department is seeking a part-time School Nurse to support the local school system. The role involves working 6 hours per day while school is in session, providing basic nursing services in a clinic, school or community setting, and applying a range of technical and interpersonal skills under supervision.

The nurse will conduct communicable and preventative disease case finding and contribute to health promotion for families and communities.