Community Health Nurse
About The Position
Are you motivated to use your nursing expertise to help improve the health of your community? As a Community Health Nurse with the Department of Health, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills in public health outreach, disease prevention, and patient education. You collaborate with partners, support clinical programs, and help address key health priorities in the region. This role provides a rewarding chance to support wellness and build healthier communities throughout Pennsylvania. This position supports public health efforts by evaluating local health needs, providing clinical services, and assisting communities with education and outreach initiatives. It plays an important role in helping the Department of Health strengthen disease prevention and promote wellness throughout the region.
Requirements
- Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
- Must meet the PA residency requirement
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
- Must 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
- 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
Responsibilities
- Analyze local health data to identify needs and guide public health initiatives
- Link program resources with partners and strengthen community based health efforts
- Track communicable disease programs by accessing public health information systems
- Provide health education on various public health topics for individuals and groups
- Offer immunizations, case management, and disease prevention services following public health protocols
- Conduct surveillance and investigations to prevent and control outbreaks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
