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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

1. Public Health Nurse I (Taylor Co. Health Department) – Transcript Submission Required

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

General Duties Include:  Under the direction of a Nurse Supervisor, provides entry-level nursing functions and services to individuals and families in a clinic or community setting, focusing on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. The nurse in this classification would receive job specific training in the requirements and scope of practice of the various assigned health department programs and services.

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) (**SEE NOTE ABOUT SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS)

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

Click the link below for a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position.

https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Taylor-County-Health-Center/Public-Health-Nurse-I_JR-10000763

Completed applications utilizing the Internal Career Site through Workday or the External KY Public Health Site must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday, June 30, 2025.

**SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS – Official transcripts are preferred and MUST be provided and uploaded with the application before the job posting close date. All transcripts must list the degree awarded. PLEASE NOTE: Failure to upload a transcript with the awarded degree listed with the date awarded or conferred will automatically disqualify the application from consideration.

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 PHN 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: 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.