JOB
Step into a meaningful role where your work as a Community Health Nurse helps strengthen the well-being of entire communities! This position gives you the chance to support families, neighborhoods, and local partners through meaningful health initiatives. Your work will help the Department of Health guide the development of programs that protect health and prevent disease. Join a team that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This role supports public health by assessing needs, planning programs, and guiding health activities across the Northwest District. The work helps strengthen the delivery of essential services and ensures strong connections with local partners. As a Community Health Nurse, you will perform the following duties: Health Assessments: Evaluate county level information to identify public health needs and available resourcesCommunity Partnerships: Link agency programs with community activities to support local health goalsProgram Development: Create public health initiatives based on community data and established guidelinesDisease Monitoring: Review information systems to track health programs and support improved outcomesHealth Education: Provide and develop education programs on public health topics to increase community awarenessPatient Support: Offer clinical services and case management to promote patient health and safetyInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employmentWork 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.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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.