The Barren River District Health Department serves the residents and visitors of Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Simpson, and Warren counties of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. BRDHD staff are committed to providing essential public health services in the community. Our mission is to serve our community with a commitment to excellence in quality service by protecting and improving the environment and health of people through prevention, surveillance, education, and partnerships. Services include: Clinic services, Environmental services, Disaster Preparedness, Health Education, Communicable Disease services, Workplace Health for State Employees, Tobacco Control, Diabetes Education, Women's Health Resources, and Harm Reduction and Syringe Services.

The Barren River District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Public Health Nurse I, Grade 17 to work at the District office, but will serve all eight counties (Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Simpson and Warren).

Responsibilities:

• TB investigation and control activities
• TB direct observed therapies home visits
• Investigation and case management of patients with communicable diseases
• Care coordination and follow-up with local medical providers, state program consultants, and client family members
• Data collection and analysis; outreach
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

• The minimum requirement is an Associate degree or diploma in nursing from an accredited college, university, or school of nursing.
• 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).
• Applicant must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Why Work with Us?

Full-time employees have lots of perks!

We understand the need for work-life balance.

• Our agency works on a typical Monday thru Friday schedule from 8-4pm- for a total of a 37.5 hour work week.
• We provide paid time off for vacations and sick days.
• 11 ½ paid holidays

Our Comprehensive Benefits package is pretty great too.

• Excellent Health Insurance benefits
• Dental and Vision benefits (individual policies paid for by the agency)
• FSA/HRA options available
• Life insurance policy of $20,000 (paid for by agency)
• Retirement through the Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA)

And so much more!

The minimum hourly wage is $22.38.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.38 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Infectious Disease
• Public Health

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person