Job Description

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: We will treat our clients, community and coworkers with compassion and kindness. Accountable: We will respect all individuals without bias and value their uniqueness. Respectful: We will respect all individuals without bias and value their uniqueness. Equitable: We will provide services and care equitably to all of our clients throughout the community. Service: 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 child care 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

Day shift RN School Health Services part-time (and full-time openings) now hiring! Must be a RN (one year of related experience); $27.10 pay per hour.  

• part-time less than 23.0 hours per week with no benefits (Monday thru Friday 4 hours per day) Summers off from work!

• 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 nurse works independently within agency guidelines in a variety of settings, including schools, to provide services. 

Provides mandated public health services fo the Lexington-Fayette County public school system. 

Must have one (1) year of experience and a nursing degree (ADN, BSN, Masters) or Nursing Diploma.  Experience working as a RN or LPN in one (1) of the following: school health, pediatric care in a hospital or clinic, ER or urgent care, home health, public agency such as Health Department. Current Kentucky or compact nursing license and current CPR required. 

May apply online directly at www.lfchd.org

Education Requirements (Any)

Nursing Diploma, ADN, BSN, Bachelors or Masters in related field

Certification Requirements (All)

Valid Registered Nursing License
Valid CPR

Additional Information / Benefits

This is a part-time position with summer off from work.