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Lake Cumberland District Health Department

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LCDHD Employment Opportunities

We are always seeking and hiring qualified individuals who are passionate about public health and want to make a direct, positive impact on the health and well-being of all Kentuckians.

Employment Openings

Public Health Nurse I – HANDS Program, Pulaski Co. (Transcript Submission Required)

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Public Health Nurse I based in Pulaski Co. within the Lake Cumberland District.

General Duties Include: Conduct parent visit assessment/survey within 30 days of receiving and reviewing prenatal or birth records to determine eligibility for early childhood education and family support services of infants and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age. Will conduct interviews to promote outreach activities in family homes or community setting to educate parents in coping techniques and to take an active role in accessing resources or assistance with referrals for appropriate education and nutrition of their child. May develop and distribute informational materials that meet program guidelines. Keep accurate logs of service visits, schedules and charting, prepare reports and analyses set forth in HANDS program policy and guidelines. May conduct ongoing home visitation on an as needed basis.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience: Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA).

Starting Salary: $20.30 per hour (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six months performance probationary period.)

Merit Salary/Position Grade: 17

Completed applications utilizing the Internal Career Site through Workday or the External KY Public Health Site must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

For a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Pulaski-County-Health-Center/Public-Health-Nurse-I_JR-10001254

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

HANDS Specialist I – Pulaski Co. (Transcript Submission Required)

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time HANDS Specialist I based in Pulaski Co. within the Lake Cumberland District.

General Duties Include: Conduct parent visit assessment/survey within 30 days of receiving and reviewing prenatal or birth records to determine eligibility for early childhood education and family support services of infants and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age. Will conduct interviews to promote outreach activities in family homes or community setting to educate parents in coping techniques and to take an active role in accessing resources or assistance with referrals for appropriate education and nutrition of their child. May develop and distribute informational materials that meet program guidelines. Keep accurate logs of service visits, schedules and charting, prepare reports and analyses set forth in HANDS program policy and guidelines. May conduct ongoing home visitation on an as needed basis.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Early Childhood Education, or a Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science related field may also be considered with one (1) year experience performing case management services.

Education Substitution: A Master’s degree in Human Services may substitute for the one (1) year of experience.

Experience Substitution: Associate degree in Nursing with licensure in Kentucky or a compact state and two (2) years of public health experience will substitute for education.

Starting Salary: $17.04 per hour (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six months performance probationary period.)

Merit Salary/Position Grade: 14

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

For a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Pulaski-County-Health-Center/HANDS-Specialist-I_JR-10001196

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Public Health Nurse I – HANDS Program, McCreary Co. (Transcript Submission Required)

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Public Health Nurse I based in McCreary Co. within the Lake Cumberland District.

General Duties Include: Conduct parent visit assessment/survey within 30 days of receiving and reviewing prenatal or birth records to determine eligibility for early childhood education and family support services of infants and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age. Will conduct interviews to promote outreach activities in family homes or community setting to educate parents in coping techniques and to take an active role in accessing resources or assistance with referrals for appropriate education and nutrition of their child. May develop and distribute informational materials that meet program guidelines. Keep accurate logs of service visits, schedules and charting, prepare reports and analyses set forth in HANDS program policy and guidelines. May conduct ongoing home visitation on an as needed basis.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience: Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA).

Starting Salary: $20.30 per hour (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six months performance probationary period.)

Merit Salary/Position Grade: 17

Completed applications utilizing the Internal Career Site through Workday or the External KY Public Health Site must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

For a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/McCreary-County-Health-Center/PHN-I_JR-10001255

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

HANDS Specialist I – McCreary Co. (Transcript Submission Required)

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time HANDS Specialist I based in McCreary Co. within the Lake Cumberland District.

General Duties Include: Conduct parent visit assessment/survey within 30 days of receiving and reviewing prenatal or birth records to determine eligibility for early childhood education and family support services of infants and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age. Will conduct interviews to promote outreach activities in family homes or community setting to educate parents in coping techniques and to take an active role in accessing resources or assistance with referrals for appropriate education and nutrition of their child. May develop and distribute informational materials that meet program guidelines. Keep accurate logs of service visits, schedules and charting, prepare reports and analyses set forth in HANDS program policy and guidelines. May conduct ongoing home visitation on an as needed basis.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Early Childhood Education, or a Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science related field may also be considered with one (1) year experience performing case management services.

Education Substitution: A Master’s degree in Human Services may substitute for the one (1) year of experience.

Experience Substitution: Associate degree in Nursing with licensure in Kentucky or a compact state and two (2) years of public health experience will substitute for education.

Starting Salary: $17.04 per hour (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six months performance probationary period.)

Merit Salary/Position Grade: 14

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

For a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/McCreary-County-Health-Center/HANDS-Specialist-I–Transcript-Submission-Required-_JR-10001028

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

RN-Public Health Nurse I

We accept applications at all times for our Public Health Nurse registry.

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is accepting applications for full-time RN– Local Health Nurse I positions.

LCDHD is accepting applications to establish a register for local health nurse positions within our 10-county service area.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience: See special requirements.

Special Requirements: Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA).

Starting Salary: $20.30 – $25.24 Hourly – Grade 17

For a full listing of qualifications and to apply for this position, visit  https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Pulaski-County-Health-Center/Public-Health-Nurse-I_JR-10000023 

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.

Health Environmentalist I (Transcript Submission Required)

We accept applications at all times for our Health Environmentalist registry.

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is currently accepting ongoing applications for upcoming full-time Health Environmentalist I positions.

LCDHD is accepting applications to establish a register for local Health Environmentalist positions within our 10-county service area.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience: Bachelor’s degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.

Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Note: an individual upon employment must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 8:080.

Starting Salary: $20.30 (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six-month performance probationary period.)

For a full listing of qualifications and to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CHFS/job/Lake-Cumberland-District-Health-Department/Health-Environmentalist-I_JR-10001026

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.