Community Health Nurse Supervisor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Multi-County, PA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the chance to oversee nursing staff, support disease investigations, and build partnerships with local organizations. You will help ensure high quality public health services and responsive community outreach. Your work will support healthier environments and stronger community connections. This role focuses on leading public health services, supervising staff, and coordinating efforts that improve community health across assigned counties. You will support disease investigations, strengthen partnerships, and guide clinical practices within the Bureau of Community Health Systems.

Requirements

• Three years as a Community Health Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Four years of community health nursing experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• 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.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure surveillance and case investigations for reportable diseases using approved systems and manuals
• Guide clinical practices and public health services in line with bureau policies and procedures
• Lead assessments to identify health needs and determine priorities across assigned counties
• Provide direction, consultation, and orientation to nursing and clerical staff to maintain a competent workforce
• Work with agencies, physicians, hospitals, and schools to support public health initiatives and outreach
• Track community health programs using public health information systems to improve health outcomes

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed