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Public Health Nurse II

The Bell County Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Public Health Nurse II.  Applications are accepted on an on-going basis for this position and are utilized as positions become vacant. 

  • General Duties include: This position serves under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 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 Education, Training or Experience: See special requirements. One year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience.

    Substitution for Education, Training or Experience: BSN may substitute for one year of experience.

    Special Requirements: (Age, Licensure, Regulation, Etc.) Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state.

    Starting Salary: $21.52-$26-75/hr negotiable with additional experience. Grade 18

    Apply at https://KOG.CHFS.KY.GOV/HOME .

    Create a citizen account and search LHDCOS (search and apply) It is strongly recommended that applications be completed on a PC. Applications completed on a tablet or a smartphone do not always go through and your application may not be seen if completed on those devices.

    • You may need to press the apply button twice. Sometimes applicants will click apply and receive a message that the application has been submitted, but due to a glitch in the system, your application does not show up. Clicking the Apply button twice seems to correct the issue.

    Transcripts must be provided. Transcripts must list the degree awarded.

    Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Internships

The Bell County Health Department (BCHD) accepts applications for both Bachelor’s and Master’s students for practicum/internship hours. Any student interested in completing an internship/practicum at BCHD must contact either the director, Taneisha Brummett, or the Nurse Administrator, Trissa Wilder, by phone or email. 

All internship candidates will be screened through an in-person interview with the Public Health Director and the Nurse Administrator. 


To submit an application, contact either Trissa Wilder or Taneisha Brummett at the following: 


Trissa Wilder: (606) 337-9076 ext. 127
Email: trissa.wilder@ky.gov 


Taneisha Brummett: (606) 337-9076 ext. 149
Email: taneisha.brummett@ky.gov