Public Health Nurse II
Paducah, TX - USA
Job Summary
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04/26/2026 12:00 AMPay Grade:
Grade 18Salary:
$21.52 - $26.76 HourlyTime Type:
Full timeHealth Department:
Purchase District Health DepartmentSummary:
Job is based 3 days a week in McCracken Co. and 2 days a week in Hickman City.Provides basic nursing functions and services to individuals and families under moderate supervision in a clinic school or community setting. With supervision applies a variety of technical interpersonal analytical and organizational skills to problems of health as they affect clients families and the community. Conducts communicable and preventative disease case finding investigations for the purpose of preventing and controlling diseases and disabling conditions and the promotion and maintenance of health populations.If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Jake Hobbs at
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 basic nursing functions and services to individuals and families under moderate supervision in a clinic school or community setting. With supervision applies a variety of technical interpersonal analytical and organizational skills to problems of health as they affect clients families and the community. Conducts communicable and preventative disease case finding investigations for the purpose of preventing and controlling diseases and disabling conditions and the promotion and maintenance of health populations.
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 APPOINTEES ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.
EDUCATION:
(See Special Requirements)
EXPERIENCE:
One year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience.
SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE
EDUCATION:
(N/A)
EXPERIENCE:
BSN may substitute for the one year required experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE LICENSURE REGULATION ETC.)
Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state.
POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.
Must maintain current RN licensure in Kentucky or compact state. Must complete required annual updates.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITYS ABILITY TO ADD TO OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.
Performs work with increasing independence and may assume minimal mentoring of LHN I nurses; conducts nursing assessment as appropriate using CCSG service guidelines; develops and implements a plan of care based upon identified health risks; provides basic nursing care to the client consistent with the CCSG Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice established policies procedures and licensing laws; documents services provided to the client according to standards of the CCSG and Administrative Reference (AR); maintains confidentiality and privacy according to guidelines; understands the team process and applies problem-solving strategies to accomplish job tasks; participates in specialized or program specific clinics; develops and conducts educational counseling and teaching activities for individual clients and families; may serve as a coordinator of a specific program. Assesses the health status of individuals groups and populations through analysis of data collected from clients families medical practitioners community service agencies schools and appropriate surveys to identify at-risk populations; 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; serves as advocate for at-risk or high-risk population groups; 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; assists with problem-solving skills; instructs/advises and mentors new staff in the policies practices and procedures of the agency as related to public health nursing.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.
Work typically is spent inside the clinic school or a community setting.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agencys policies
DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 0
DATE OF LAST REVISION:
THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE COLOR RELIGION NATIONAL ORIGIN SEX AGE DISABILITY SEXUAL ORIENTATION GENDER IDENTITY ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
Probationary Period:
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Required Experience:
IC