What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Public Nurse I position at Kentucky Public Health?
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Grade 18Salary:
$21.52 - $26.76 HourlyTime Type:
Part timeHealth Department:
Breathitt County Health DepartmentSummary:
Provides basic preventive, therapeutic, restorative and intermittent skilled nursing services under close to moderate supervision to individuals in their place of residence. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Kayla Jennings at kayla.jennings@bchdky.org.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 preventive, therapeutic, restorative and intermittent skilled nursing services under close to moderate supervision to individuals in their place of residence.
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). http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/KRS/314-00/041.PDF .
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 AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.
Conducts comprehensive initial nursing assessments to obtain and document pertinent physical and psychological health status and history; determines program eligibility, needed services and payer source. Develops an individualized plan of care in consultation with the client’s physician and other appropriate agency personnel. Completes review of medications; assesses pain management and need for health care equipment/technology. Provides intermittent skilled nursing services, as ordered by the physician. Obtains specimens, as ordered, and submits to State Lab utilizing appropriate Laboratory Services Guidelines. Identifies health risks and implements risk reduction strategies for self and others according to agency policy. Conducts or participates in team meetings/case conferences to evaluate client’s response to care; alters the care plan; and makes referrals to other community agencies. Develops/conducts educational counseling/teaching activities for the individual clients and families. Provides thorough documentation and submits appropriate reports, as required.
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 in a home or agency setting.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.
DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 07-01-2007
DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $22 - $27
