Community Health Nurse

Community Health Nurse

Are you motivated to use your nursing expertise to guide community health efforts and support vulnerable populations? The Community Health Nurse role with the Department of Health allows you to take part in disease prevention, education, and direct public health services. You will work closely with partners, monitor health trends, and help improve outcomes across the region. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to protect and promote the health of Pennsylvanians.

This position supports statewide public health goals by assessing needs, guiding initiatives, and providing direct nursing services. The role helps strengthen community programs, prevent disease, and promote healthier outcomes for residents. As a Community Health Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Health Assessment: Review community data to identify public health needs and guide planning activities
• Program Coordination: Link department resources with community partners to support local health initiatives
• Disease Monitoring: Track communicable diseases, enter surveillance data, and support control measures
• Health Education: Provide instruction on public health topics to support awareness and prevention efforts
• Clinical Services: Deliver immunizations, testing, and related services according to established guidelines
• Community Outreach: Offer case management, guidance, and support to individuals and targeted populations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work infrequently requires statewide travel and irregular or flexible work hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, in accordance with policy.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications:

• This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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