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Community Health Nurse Supervisor

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
613 North Street (Show on map)
Dec 27, 2024

THE POSITION

Are you a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others? The Department of Health (DOH), Southcentral District is seeking a Community Health Nurse Supervisor to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will help advance our mission of delivering high-quality, effective public health services that improve the health and well-being of Pennsylvanians. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the community and be part of a dynamic, supportive team of healthcare professionals. Do not miss out-apply today and make a difference!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will oversee and manage public health services and initiatives, including supervising and evaluating the work of Community Health Nurses and clerical staff. Your responsibilities will include planning, implementing, and assessing public health programs while also delivering direct services and engaging with the community. You will be instrumental in coordinating DOH program resources with community partners through meetings, teleconferences, clinics, and other activities to meet established goals and metrics. Your clinical duties will involve administering immunizations and managing services related to tuberculosis, HIV, AIDS, and STDs, including specimen collection, in line with relevant policies and procedures to support patient health and disease prevention. Additionally, you will provide consultation and technical assistance to individuals, health care professionals, and community partners on public health matters, contributing to the overall health and well-being of the community.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
    • Assignments may be required on weekends or after hours as needed.
  • The headquarters location will be determined by the selected applicant. Worksite options are available through the Southcentral District, which includes Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, and York counties.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to a headquarters office within the Southcentral District.
  • 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Three years as a Community Health Nurse (commonwealth title); or
  • Four years of community health nursing experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

  • This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

  • If you possess an active temporary practice permit, you must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

  • You 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.

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

How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.


EXAMINATION 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.

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