Community Health Nurse

THE POSITION

Are you driven by a passion to create a lasting impact on the health and well-being of your community? Join our dedicated team of Community Health Nurses, who are at the forefront of providing essential education and clinical services to empower individuals in managing their own health. In this impactful role, you will work alongside local partners to ensure the Department of Health (DOH) programs meet the unique needs of the community. Apply today and be a part of our mission to deliver outstanding care while embarking on a fulfilling journey in transforming lives!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate public health services and initiatives, while also providing direct services and serving as a community liaison. Analyzing county-level assessments, you will identify public health needs, ensuring that DOH educational and clinical activities are informed by accurate data. Public health initiatives will be designed using community data, protocols, and DOH guidelines to address health priorities, monitor programs, and track outcomes through disease surveillance systems. Clinical services will be provided for immunizations, tuberculosis, HIV / AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases, promoting patient health and preventing disease transmission. Collaboration with community organizations and health care providers will support efforts 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, 37.5 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 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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Legal Requirements :

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.

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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.

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