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1/10/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

25-07659

Nurse Program Administrator

Pay Grade

17

Salary

$57,509.52 - $86,264.16 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health

Location

275 E Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

Description

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.


Are you passionate about making a difference in women’s health care? Join the Kentucky Department for Public Health in its mission to improve the health and safety of our communities. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Nurse Program Administrator where we will be focusing on educating Kentuckians on the state’s breast and cervical cancer screening program.


Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide total nursing consultation, supervision and education regarding the state’s breast and cervical cancer screening program.
• Develop program goals, strategies and work plans designed to increase screening rates.
• Develop program standards and communicate national guidelines to local health departments and Clinical screening providers throughout the Commonwealth.
• Responsible for collaborating with program team and contracted screening providers in the resolution of 800# caller issues.
• Identify case management problems regarding screening guidelines, covered services and/or reimbursement.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills – oral and written
• Clinical Experience – understanding of clinic and hospital workflow
• Licensed in KY as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledgeable of cancer screening guidelines
• Familiar with the diagnostic and treatment cycle of breast and cervical cancer
• Knowledge of medical coverage requirements a plus but not required

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States (US). CHFS will only use the E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbents work with patients, clients, or employees who may have been exposed to infectious diseases which requires the following of safety procedures.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Gina Brien at gina.brien@ky.gov or 502-564-5029.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Remote work,

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