Careers At Pennyrile District Health Department

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionist I

The Pennyrile District Health Department is accepting applications for a full time Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionist I to be housed within the Pennyrile District Health Department. The starting salary is $22 per hour, negotiable with additional experience. Benefits will be offered. Paper applications and a full listing of qualifications may be obtained at the Caldwell, Crittenden, Livingston, Lyon, or Trigg County local health departments.

The MNT Nutritionist I will serve under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

General duties include but are not limited to:

· Perform work of moderate to complex nutrition case management of medically high-risk individuals including physician prescribed dietary and nutrition regimens and intensive counseling (Medical Nutrition Therapy/MNT)

· Perform work of moderate to complex management in the application of nutrition judgment and skill

· Participate in on-the-job training activities to deliver basic nutrition and MNT services (group and/or individual contact) based upon programmatic skills, competencies and requirements

· Assess basic and/or MNT nutrition status of individuals and develop a basic and/or MNT nutrition plan appropriate for each client or client group according to programmatic criteria

· Interpret current research regarding basic nutrition and MNT and provide technical assistance and consultation for other health care professionals

· Obtain a National Provider Identification (NPI) number for reimbursement for MNT services

· Assess community nutrition needs.

· Develop and implement community events and programs

· Collaborate with state and community agencies

· Plan and deliver in-service training and education for public health personnel

· Maintain quality of services in accordance with agency policies and as outlined in the Core Clinical Service Guide (CCGS) and Administrative Reference (AR)

· Provide general technical assistance and consultation to schools, health professionals, co-workers, community organizations, and the general public on nutrition.

Special Requirements: Must be a Licensed Dietitian (LD) as provided by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification as provided in KRS 310.021 or be certified as a Certified Nutritionist (CN) by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure and Certification as provided in KRS 310.031.

**A completed application and transcript must be mailed to:

HR Manager, Pennyrile District Health Department

P.O. Box 770

Eddyville, KY 42038

Please note that a resume will not substitute for a completed application. Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Pre/post-employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening test and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pennyrile District Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Public Health Registered Nurse I

The Pennyrile District Health Department is accepting applications for a full time Public Health Registered Nurse I for Pennyrile District. The starting salary is $22 per hour, negotiable with additional experience. Benefits will be offered. Paper applications and a full listing of qualifications may be obtained at the Caldwell, Crittenden, Livingston, Lyon, or Trigg County local health departments.

The Public Health Registered Nurse I will serve under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

General duties include but are not limited to:

· Providing basic entry level nursing care and assessments to all clients consistent with the Public Health Practice Reference, Nursing Scope, and Standards of Practice

· Providing WIC, immunization, EPSDT exams and STI assessment and treatment to clients according to standards of the Core Clinical Service Guide (CCSG) and Administrative Reference (AR)

· Maintaining confidentiality and privacy according to guidelines

· Developing and conducting educational counseling and teaching activities for individual clients and families

· Utilizing basic awareness of community resources

· Completing required trainings

· Maintaining RN licensure in Kentucky

**A completed application and transcript must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 29th to:

HR Manager, Pennyrile District Health Department

P.O. Box 770

Eddyville, KY 42038

Please note that a resume will not substitute for a completed application. Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Pre/post-employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening test and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pennyrile District Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer