The Barren River District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Local Health Nurse I position to work at the Barren County Health Department. The minimum requirement is an Associate degree or diploma in nursing from an accredited college, university, or school of nursing. Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA). Duties include clinical nursing for all clinical programs in Barren County. Travel will be required to other counties as needed after training is complete. Other duties as assigned. The minimum hourly wage is $14.77 with excellent benefits. Applicant must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Applicants will be screened then interviewed. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Applications may be picked up at any Barren River District Health Department or by clicking here. Return completed application, transcript, and copy of nursing license to: Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1157, Bowling Green, KY 42102 by COB on May 16, 2012. EOE.
Public Health Nurse I
The Barren River District Health Department is accepting applications for Public Health Nurse I positions to be based in Warren County. These positions will be based in Bowling Green, but will serve all eight counties. The minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college, university, or school of nursing. Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA). No previous nursing practice experience required. Duties include investigation and case management of communicable diseases, coordination of follow-up with medical providers, and home visits. Other duties as assigned. This position requires weekend and holiday on-call rotation. You must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. Minimum hourly rate is $15.74. The successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis. Applications may be picked up at any health department or by clicking here. Return completed application, transcript and copy of license to: Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1157, Bowling Green, KY 42102. EOE.
Local Health Nurse I
The Barren River District Health Department is accepting applications on an ongoing basis for a Local Health Nurse I. Requirements are an Associate degree or diploma from an accredited college, university or school of nursing. You must have met all of the requirements of Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA) or have a current active Kentucky Registered Nurse license or have a compact state licensure. No previous nursing practice experience required. Duties include clinical nursing for all clinic areas. Will travel to other counties within the district's eight counties as needed. Assessment method will be interviews. The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check. Must have reliable transportation and a valid Kentucky driver's license. The starting hourly rate of pay is $14.77 with excellent benefits. Applications may be picked up at any health department or by clicking here and must be submitted with a copy of college transcript and nursing license at any time to: Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1157, Bowling Green, KY 42102. EOE.
Intern Opportunities
The BRDHD works with Bachelor's and Master's students in placing them in our agency for internships. Click here for more information on Intern Opportunities.
Employee Benefits
The BRDHD offers excellent benefits with employment opportunities. Click here for a list of Employee Benefits.
Barren River District Health Department | 1109 State Street | P.O. Box 1157 | Bowling Green, KY 42102-1157 Phone-(270) 781-8039 | Fax-(270) 796-8946
