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5/1/2024 Nurse Specialist - School Health RN Full-time
$78k-97k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Week Ago
Lexington Fayette County Health Dept is Hiring a 5/1/2024 Nurse Specialist - School Health RN Full-time Near Lexington, KY
Overview
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is an independent public health agency charged with helping Lexington be well since 1904 and proudly nationally accredited since 2014. Vision: We will move Lexington toward being one of the healthiest communities in the nation. Mission: Helping Lexington be well. Values: We commit to being:
Caring - by being thoughtful and considerate in all our interactions
Accountable - in bringing high quality to our work
Respectful - for all clients and for each other
Equity - in opportunity and access
Service - that exceeds expectations
We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed childcare providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!Job Skills / Requirements
Caring - by being thoughtful and considerate in all our interactions
Accountable - in bringing high quality to our work
Respectful - for all clients and for each other
Equity - in opportunity and access
Service - that exceeds expectations
We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed childcare providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!Job Skills / Requirements
The Nurse Specialist provides nursing services focusing on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health, and maintenance of the health of individuals and populations. The incumbent works independently, in a variety of settings to include schools, within the agency following the guidelines contained in the current Clinical Service Guide (CSG). Services in the school setting include but are not limited to the following: mandated public health and school health services that includes treatment coverage, vision screenings, immunization consultation, medication and chronic disease training and monitoring, health fairs, Medicaid billing (when applicable), documentation of student visits and data entry.Education Requirements (Any)Nursing Diploma, ADN, BSN, Bachelors or Masters in related fieldCertification Requirements (Any)Basic Life Support CPRValid Registered Nursing LicenseAdditional Information / Benefits
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time and some part-time eligible employees.
- Annual Leave accruals
- Sick Leave accruals
- 13 paid holidays
Employee benefits summary:
3 medical plans are offered, so you can select the coverage that best meets your needs. Two plan options include an employer-funded health reimbursement account.
Employees who waive medical coverage are eligible for an employer-funded health reimbursement account that receives $175 per month.
Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance is available with three plan options ranging from basic to comprehensive.
Additional benefits include:
- basic life insurance
- long-term disability
- wellness program
- employee assistance program
- leave
- tuition reimbursement program
Retirement Benefits:
- Kentucky Public Pension Authorities (KPPA) and Cash Balance plan
- Kentucky Deferred Compensation which includes 401(k), 457, and IRA options.
Other optional benefits availableBenefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Pension/Retirement, Educational AssistanceScreening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Education Verification, Finger Printing
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$78k-97k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/03/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/31/2024
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