Laurel County Health Department (LCHD) works with both Bachelor’s and Master’s students for practicum/student internships. A student interested in a practicum or internship with Laurel County Health Department must submit a completed application to the Internship Coordinator.

All internship candidates will be screened through a face-to-face interview process that will performed by the Public Health Director, Internship Coordinator,

and Staff Preceptor before being accepted by LCHD.

Application for Internship

*Internship spaces are limited due to the size of our agency.

LCHD Student Internship/Practicum Application Internship Coordinator:

Stephanie Martin
Phone: (606) 878-7754
Fax: (606) 864-8295
Email: stephanien.martin@ky.gov
Address: 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky 40741

Application Deadline for Internships:
• Spring Semester, November 30
• Summer Semester, March 31
• Fall Semester, June 30

Applications are accepted for the following position on an ongoing basis.

Public Health Nurse I

The qualifications for this position may be viewed at: Public Health Nurse I

The Laurel 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 Nurse Supervisor. 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.

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/hour. Grade 17.

Apply at https://KOG.CHFS.KY.GOV/HOME. Create a citizen account and search LHDCOS (search and apply). 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.

Resume will not substitute for completed application.

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For more information about this positions please contact:

Stephanie Martin

Phone: (606) 878-7754

Fax: (606) 864-8295

Email: stephanien.martin@ky.gov

Address: 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky 40741

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Laurel County Health Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations.

These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of interns, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff, patients, and interns.