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    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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    Sierra Kincaid

    Environmentalist
    Ext. 142
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    Environmental Staff

    Sierra Kincaid

    Environmentalist
    Ext. 142
    859-734-2229
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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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