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    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 800-227-2345 www.cancer.org
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 859-317-6880 www.heart.org/lexington
    www.americanheart.org
    AMPERSAND (Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center) 859-253-2511
    800-656-4673     		www.ampersandky.org
    ASSURANCE CARE (Pregnancy Help Center) 859-278-8469 www.assurancecare.org
    ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION 800-233-7800 www.arthritis.org
    BIG BROTHER & BIG SISTER OF THE BLUEGRASS 859-231-8181 www.bbbs-bluegrass.org
    BLUEGRASS AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 859-269-8021 www.bgadd.org
    BLUEGRASS ULTRA TRANSIT 800-456-6588 www.bluegrasscommunityaction.org
    CARETENDERS(Home Health Care) 859-236-8956 www.caretenders.com
    CASA OF THE BLUEGRASS (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for neglected & abused children 859-936-3510 www.casaofthebluegrass.org
    CENTRO LATINO (Provides Hispanic/Latino People assistance) 859-319-2268 or 859-238-7228 225 West Walnut Street, Danville, KY
    GREEN HOUSE 17 (Bluegrass Domestic Violence) 859-233-0657
    CRISIS LINE: 800-544-2022     		www.greenhouse17.org
    GREEN HOUSE 17 MERCER COUNTY ADVOCATE:KRIS BONDARENKO 859-327-6208  
    HAVEN CARE CENTER (Pregnancy Resource Center) 859-236-9282 www.havencarecenter.org
    HEART OF KENTUCKY UNITED WAY 859-238-6986 www.hkuw.org
    HERITAGE HOSPICE INC 859-236-2425 www.heritagehospice.com
    KODA (KY Organ Donor) 859-278-3492 www.kyorgandonor.org
    KENTUCKY CANCER LINK 859-309-1700 www.kycancerlink.org
    KENTUCKY SUICIDE PREVENTION GROUP 800-273-8255 www.kentuckysuicideprevention.org
    AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) 988Suicide & Crisis Lifeline www.afsp.org
    AFSP / KENTUCKY (Kentucky Chapter American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) 988Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (502) 648-9451 Chapter Contact www.agsp.org/Kentucky
    KIDS CAN DO PEDIATRIC THERAPY 859-239-6670  
    LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS 859-431-8200 www.lablaw.org
    Legal Aid of The Bluegrass MEDICARE SHIP PROGRAM 866-516-3051 Medicare disability recipients or anyone over the age of 60 call for benefit screening
    MCDOWELL HOME HEALTH AGENCY 859-236-8946 www.emhealth.org/services/homehealth
    NEW VISTA (formerly Comp Care) 859-236-2726 www.newvista.org
    NURSE STAT LLC 859-748-9600 www.nursestatky.com
    OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 859-239-7885 www.kcc.ky.gov
    RESURGENCE COUNSELING CENTER (Mental Health and Substance Abuse) 859-251-8782 www.resurgencecounseling.com
    SALVATION ARMY 859-236-4473 www.uss.salvationarmy.org
    SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM 502-848-8715 www.bluegrasscommunityaction.org
    SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 877-512-3850 Danville Office www.socialsecurity.gov
    SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE 988 text TALK to 741741
    SUNRISE CHILDREN'S CENTER 859-236-5507 www.sunrise.org
    WILDERNESS TRACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 859-236-0878 www.wtcdcky.org
    The Mercer County Health Department is accepting applications for a full time Public Health Nurse I
    General Duties include:
    This position serves under the direction of the Director. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Provides entry-level nursing functions and services to individuals and families under close supervision 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. Health department services are provided to all age populations. A brief description of health department services include adult and child immunizations, well child examinations, family planning exams, WIC services/promotion, dental varnish for children, pandemic response, public health preparedness, basic patient care, harm reduction services and promotion of the health department within the community.
    Minimum Education, Training or Experience:
    See special requirements.
    Special Requirements:
    (Age, Licensure, Regulation, Etc.) Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041.
    Starting Salary:
    $20.30-$25.24/hr negotiable with additional experience. Grade 17
    Apply at https://KOG.CHFS.KY.GOV/HOME. Create a citizen account and search LHDCOS (search and apply) Completed application must be submitted by November 11, 2022. Transcripts must be provided before the close date if post-secondary education is required or may be substituted for experience. Transcripts must list the degree awarded.  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.
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