Public Health Nurse 1 – Diabetes Program – Russell County  

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

General Duties Include:  Provides and coordinates community-wide diabetes prevention and management outreach through public education, media efforts, health fairs, presentations, and distribution of prevention materials aligned with the Kentucky State Diabetes Program. Delivers evidence-based group programs that promote behavior change for individuals and families affected by diabetes or prediabetes, including DSMES services such as weight loss, nutrition classes, support groups, and educational events. Serves as a lead facilitator for Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) activities, ensuring compliance with NDPP standards, assisting with biannual reporting, participant care planning, chart audits, and quality improvement efforts. Develops and delivers diabetes education presentations, provides continuing education for healthcare providers, maintains CPR/First Aid certification, and mentors professionals pursuing Licensed Diabetes Educator credentials. Supports coalition-building, community campaigns, and partnerships through involvement with the Kentucky Diabetes Network, while contributing to data collection, grant activities, staff training, and ongoing program improvement initiatives.

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

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/Russell-County-Health-Center/Public-Health-Nurse-I_JR-10001381

Please go to the Workday Career Site within your Workday account for a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position. (Log in to your Workday account. From your home page, click on “Menu” located at the top left corner of your home page. Select and click on the “Career Site” application. This should take you directly to the Internal Jobs Hub.)

Completed applications utilizing the Internal Career Site through Workday must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 2^nd.

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