Community Health Nurse

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Westmoreland County, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Community Health Nurse with the Department of Health (DOH), you will help strengthen and support healthier communities throughout the Southwest District. This role gives you the chance to apply your expertise in public health and education while partnering with dedicated colleagues and engaged community organizations. Your work will lift up vital programs that protect health, expand access, and respond to emerging needs across the region. Join a team that is committed to making a positive difference every single day. This role focuses on assessing community needs, planning and delivering public health services, and supporting local health initiatives. Your work helps strengthen public health programs across the Southwest District.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyze county level health data to identify needs and resources
• Link program resources with community partners to support local health activities
• Develop public health initiatives using protocols, guidelines, and community data
• Monitor communicable and vaccine preventable diseases using public health information systems
• Provide education programs that address a variety of public health topics
• Deliver clinical services for immunizations and specimen collection to promote patient health and prevent or control disease

What This Job Offers

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