Community Health Nurse

Take your nursing career to the next level by helping improve the health of your community! The Department of Health is seeking a caring and hardworking Community Health Nurse to provide education and clinical services in the Northcentral District. By working with partners in the community, you will help us make sure Department of Health programs are available and relevant, as well as investigate threats to public health. If you are excited to use your expertise to help people improve their own health, apply today!

In this position, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating public health services and initiatives, as well as providing direct public health services and community liaison activities. Your work will involve analyzing county level assessments to identify public health needs, linking program resources with community partnership activities, and developing public health initiatives to address identified health priorities. You will participate on district and local health committees as a representative for the Department of Health to advocate and support the development of public health initiatives. Your duties will include monitoring community health programs, developing and providing health education programs, and providing case management services to promote patient health and safety. Additionally, you will provide clinical services and provide consultations to individuals, health professionals, and community partners.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work infrequently requires statewide travel and irregular/flexible work hours including overnights, weekends and holidays in accordance with policy.
• This position will be headquartered in either the Potter County State Health Center or Tioga County State Health Center depending on the location of the selected candidate. If the candidate is headquartered in Tioga County, travel will be required to Potter County 1-2 times per week and as determined by the supervisor.
• 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

Special Requirements:

• All positions require 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.