This is a full-time contract position with a full-benefit package.
Credentials/qualifications required:
- Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state provisional license in Kentucky, meet all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA).
Special Requirements:
- Must have and maintain valid driver's license. You must complete required training courses once you are employed. This will require overnight travel.
Scope of Work:
- This position serves under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to; Provide basic entry level nursing care and assessments to the client consistent with the Core Clinical Service Guide, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice. Establish policies, procedures and licensing laws. Document service provided to the client according to the standards of the CCSG and Administrative Reference. Maintain confidentiality and privacy according to guidelines. Develop and conduct educational counseling and teaching activities for individual clients and families. Utilize basic awareness of community resources and complete required training within a reasonable timeframe. The person in this position will support other departments as directed by Nursing Supervisor and/or Public Health Director. Follow established federal, state, and local policies, procedures and programs relating to health and safety in the workplace while taking steps to promptly correct hazardous conditions. Regularly participate in training and education in safety practices and procedures, such as annual OSHA training. Maintain constant awareness of general contents of agency’s Emergency Operations Plan and identify individual role in Emergency Preparedness and Response. Identifies agency’s chain of command and management system for emergency response and participate in Bioterrorism and Emergency Preparedness drills. Actively participates in quality improvement and accreditation activities as needed. All GCHD employees may be called to respond to preparedness drills and emergencies that may occur after hours.
Compensation and hours:
- Starting pay will be based on experience. Full-time 37.5 hours per week. Normal hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM with two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute nonpaid lunch break, there will be some late/special clinics that will be required to work.
Benefits:
- This position comes with full-benefits package to include retirement, health insurance, flexible spending account options, dental, life insurance, deferred compensation, vacation, sick, and paid holidays.
Application Process:
- For assistance call 270-247-3553 or e-mail amandar.duke@graveshealth.org
Completed application, transcript, and any other supporting documents such as cover letter or resume must be submitted by 4:00 pm CST, August 31, 2026. A resume will not substitute for completed application.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Graves County Health Department provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
