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City of Louisville, KY

Community Health Nurse Specialist U310

City of Louisville, KY, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598


Salary:

$24.14 Hourly

Location :

KY 40202, KY

Job Type:

Part_Time

Job Number:

12376

Department:

Public Health & Wellness

Opening Date:

10/31/2024

Closing Date:

11/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Essential Functions:

Provides general nursing care to patients in specialized clinics, primary care clinics, schools and homesAssesses patient and family needs, counsels patients and develops health care plansInstructs patients in health education and disease preventionExamples of Duties

Examples of Work:

UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISIONParticipates in quality assurance activitiesAssists physicians and nurse practitioners in providing examinations, obtaining patient histories, giving immunizations and providing prescribed tests, treatments and medicines to patientsPerforms nursing assessments and develops health care plans for patients seen in clinics, home and school settingsExamines children for communicable diseases and for communicative disorders and makes referralsEvaluates the growth and development of children and confers with teachers, principals and parents regarding child health problemsAssists in preparing for specialized clinicsFollows clinic operational proceduresProvides assessment of patient complaints and recommends appropriate action according to prescribed protocolCounsels patients regarding health status, risks, recommended actions and community resourcesOrganizes and schedules field workVisits homes of patients with communicable diseases to provide nursing servicesInspects premises for potentially hazardous conditions or infractions of sanitary codes and regulations and makes appropriate referralsInstructs student nursesProvides individual and group health education instruction and informationMaintains medical records and prepares reportsConducts follow up consultations with patients concerning abnormal test resultsAssists in orientation of nurses and other department personnelPerforms related workMinimum Requirements

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing

Other Requirements:

Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignmentMust provide one's own source of transportationMust work a varied scheduleMust wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA

Special Requirements:

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky (KRS 314 041) OR possess a provisional license from Kentucky Board of Nursing AND become a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky prior to expiration of the provisional licenseSupplemental Information

This is a Part Time position and includes Union Incentives for Call out pay and on-call compensation.Specialty Location:Healthy Start

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.

Full Time Regular• Medical• Dental• Vision• Group Term Life• Supplemental Life• Accidental Death & Dismemberment• Sick Leave• Vacation• Holiday Pay• Bereavement Leave• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority• 457 Deferred Comp• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits• Tuition Assistance• Qualified Adult Benefits• Childcare Assistance• Free TARC Use• Paid Parental Leave

Part Time - 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week• Vacation (pro rata)• Sick Leave (pro rata)• Holiday Pay (pro rata)

Part Time - Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week• Ineligible For Benefits

Temporary Positions• Ineligible For Benefits

Interns• Ineligible For Benefits

01

Have you graduated from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing?

YesNo

02

Are you licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky?

YesNo

03

Do you possess a provisional license from Kentucky Board of Nursing ? If yes, will you become a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky prior to expiration of the provisional license?

04

Are you willing to work a varied schedule?

YesNo

05

Do you possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?

YesNo

Required Question