EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT:

The Jessamine County Health Department operates under the Local Health Department Merit System Regulations as administered by the Department for Public Health.  All applicants for classified positions will be reviewed and qualified by the Department for Public Health Personnel Branch.  The regulations may be viewed here.

The Health Department may contract with staffing companies, such as Go-Hire Employment and Development, to oversee certain job positions. If such company is utilized, the application process will differ and will be noted within the job posting.

APPLICATIONS

Merit System and Contractual Employment Positions: Apply at https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/chfs.

For assistance or additional questions, please contact Carla Stinnett at carla.stinnett@jessaminehealth.org or (859) 885-4149 ext. 1018.

CURRENT OPENINGS:

Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Contracted Full-Time Position
Salary Range:  $28.79 – $35.80

Negotiable with experience.

Why Join Jessamine County Health Department?

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying one of Kentucky’s most competitive public benefits packages, this role is for you. Our nurses don’t just serve—they thrive with:

Holidays & Time Off

  • Holidays are paid.
  • Accrual of 3.5 hours of vacation and 3.5 hours of sick leave per pay period, with vacation increasing based on years of service.
  • Additional leave opportunities for jury duty, voting, and inclement weather, ensuring you have time for civic responsibilities and unforeseen circumstances.

Employee Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and flex spending accounts are offered.

Retirement & Financial Security

  • 6% pension contribution through the Kentucky Employee Retirement System (KERS)
  • Optional 401(k) and 457(b) plans (employee-funded)
  • Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel

Position Overview

Under limited supervision provides direct supervision of assigned nursing and other agency staff, including the completion of performance evaluations. May serves as a coordinator of services for a program area such as HANDS, Home health, School Health, Health Start, etc. Manages program resources. Assures that accurate information is documented appropriately according to program standards. Prepares programmatic reports as required by the local, state or federal guidelines. Participates in Bioterrorism and Emergency Preparedness activities. May provide direct client care as needed and time permits.

This is an exempt, hourly contracted role ideal for nurse professionals seeking meaningful community impact, and a supportive, mission-driven work environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Makes observations of the delivery and quality of client care and leads quality improvement activities
  • Reviews schedules for assigned clinics
  • Prepares work schedules and makes daily nursing assignments including any follow-up activities
  • Provides personal, operational and financial management of assigned program
  • Provides leadership in effective strategies planning, review and development of policies
  • Directs Quality Improvement activities for the program
  • Promotes teamwork
  • Facilitates staff meetings for assigned staff
  • Interprets and applies laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to the assigned program activities
  • Monitors and enforces compliance to programmatic, federal, state and local rules and regulations
  • Conducts surveillance and maintenance of appropriate equipment for compliance and issues notifications of any violations or variances to standards
  • May supervise staff consistent with the Kentucky Board of Nursing Advisory Opinion on Delegated Authority, as well as local and state guidelines
  • Participates in the disciplinary process of assigned staff as needed
  • Participates in meetings of supervisors and other administrative staff and models effective clinical decision-making skills.

Minimum Qualifications    

  • Valid RN license in Kentucky.
  • 5 years of RN experience in public health.
  • BSN may substitute for 2 years required experience.
  • Master’s degree in nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education or Public Health may substitute for 3 years’ experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Commitment to public health values, community service, and preventive care initiatives.

Ready to Make an Impact? 

Apply today and be part of a program that truly makes a difference in our community.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Applications: Apply online at https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/chfs. 

Application and transcript must be submitted by close of business on Sunday, June 14, 2026.