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MCHD STAFF

​Health Department Staff

Administrative Staff
Stacy Blacketer

Admin Specialist, MRC Coord
Ext. 139
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Cathy Akins

Director
Ext. 135
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Susan Murphy

Finance Admin
Ext. 145
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Clinic Staff

Liz Blevins

RN, Hands Supervisor
Ext. 122
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Janice Hughey

Support Services Associate
Ext. 115
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Ashley Palmer

Support Services Associate
Ext. 165
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Taylor West

Health Resource Specialist
Ext. 121
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Janet Turner

Local Health Nurse
Ext. 118
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Kathy Peavler

Resource Specialist
Ext. 147
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Brittany Reed

Support Services Associate
Ext. 112
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Treyci Votaw-Sallee

Support Services Associate
Ext. 110
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Julie Thacker

APRN
Ext. 124
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Environmental Staff

Kevin Gabhart

Environmentalist
Ext. 142
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Ben White

Environmentalist
Ext. 134
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Plumbing Inspector

Mark Long

Wednesday 8-9:30 am
859-582-7273

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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