Community Health Nurse

Posting number: CS-2026-60275-30820

Department: Department of Health

Division: HL Southwest Dstr

Job classification: Community Health Nurse

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Public Health, Nursing

The Department of Health is looking for a passionate Community Health Nurse who wants to make a strong impact in local communities. This role gives you the chance to lead important health programs, connect with partners, and support healthier outcomes for people across the region. You will build valuable skills in planning, outreach, and clinical services that strengthen public health efforts. Join a purpose-driven team where your dedication helps improve lives throughout Pennsylvania.

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Community Health Nurses in the Bureau of Community Health Systems support key public health functions that protect and improve the health of Pennsylvanians. This role includes assessing community needs, guiding health initiatives, and providing direct public health services. As a Community Health Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Community Assessment: Analyze county level health information to identify needs and ensure educational and clinical activities are data driven
• Program Coordination: Connect resources with community partners to support public health goals
• Project Development: Develop initiatives using community data, public health protocols, and nursing guidelines to address health priorities
• Public Health Monitoring: Track communicable diseases and immunization activities using public health information systems
• Health Education: Provide education on public health topics to strengthen community awareness and prevention efforts
• Clinical Services: Deliver immunizations, screenings, and disease prevention services

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

• You must possess 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.

You must meet the PA residency requirement.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Irregular Hours: This 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.

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.