Community Health Nurse

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of your community? Join our team of dedicated Community Health Nurses, who provide vital education and clinical services to empower individuals to take control of their health. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with local partners to ensure that Department of Health (DOH) programs effectively address the needs of the community. Apply now to be part of our mission to deliver exceptional care and embark on a fulfilling journey-your contribution can truly transform lives!

In this position, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating public health services and initiatives, while also providing direct public health services and acting as a community liaison. You will analyze county-level assessments to identify public health needs, ensuring that DOH educational and clinical activities are based on accurate data. By coordinating meetings, teleconferences, and clinics, you will help build a sustainable public health infrastructure. You will design public health initiatives by leveraging community data, public health protocols, and DOH guidelines to address key health priorities, monitor programs, and track outcomes through disease surveillance systems. Additionally, you will provide clinical services for immunizations, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases to promote patient health and prevent disease transmission. You will also collaborate with community organizations and healthcare providers to control and prevent disease spread.

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 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 work hours including overnights, weekends, and holidays in accordance with policy.
• Telework: This position does not offer telework.
• 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

Special Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.