Community Health Nurse

Community Health Nurse Print (https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / pabureau / jobs / newprint / 4676185) Apply Community Health NurseSalary$72,352.

00 - $100,636.00 AnnuallyLocation Multi-County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-95242-30820DepartmentDepartment of HealthDivisionHL Southcentral DstrOpening Date10 / 04 / 2024Closing Date10 / 17 / 2024 11 : 59 PM EasternJob Code30820Position Number00005360UnionSEIU - Healthcare PABargaining UnitP4Pay GroupST08Bureau / Division Code00077154Bureau / DivisionBureau of Community Health Systems / Southcentral DistrictCitySee posting for details.

Contact NameMolly DannenbergContact [email protected]+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsTHE POSITION Are you interested in an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health of your community?

Our dedicated team of Community Health Nurses provide education and clinical services to empower individuals to take charge of their health.

In this essential position, you will work alongside local partners to ensure the Department of Health programs meet the community's needs.

Apply today to join our mission of delivering high-quality care and embark on a rewarding journey! Your involvement can truly make a difference! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating public health services and initiatives, as well as providing direct public health services and community liaison activities.

You will oversee community health programs by utilizing public health information systems, including data entry and disease surveillance, to enhance the health outcomes of assigned programs and populations.

In this role, you will design and deliver health education initiatives on various public health topics to inform and engage the community, while also offering outreach and case management services to individuals and targeted groups to promote their health and safety.

Additionally, you will collaborate with community and health organizations, such as healthcare providers and laboratories, to implement measures for disease prevention and control, aiming to curb the spread of illn esses for the Southcentral District.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https : / / careers.

employment.pa.gov / pd / PD NEOGOV.asp?p 00005360) . 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.

• Work infrequently requires statewide travel and irregular work hours including overnights, weekends, and holidays in accordance with policy.
• The headquarters location will be determined by the selected applicant. Worksite options are available throughout 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 Special Requirements : + This position requires 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.

Other Requirements : + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https : / / www.employment.pa.gov / Additional%20Info / Pages / default.

aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https : / / www.employment.pa.gov / Additional%20Info / Pages / default.

aspx) 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 rightsmustapply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply : + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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).

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• 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 [email protected] . 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 / testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https : / / www.

youtube.com / embed / HtcSRnndflc?rel 0) !See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.

Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work / Life BalanceWe know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.

S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

Eligibility rules apply. 01 You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification.

Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.

Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience / training / certification.

The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https : / / www.

employment.pa.gov / Additional%20Info / Pages / default.aspx) .+ Yes 02 Do you possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania;

or do you possess an active temporary permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania? + Yes+ No 03 If yes, please list the state that issued your license, your license number, and the expiration date.

If you answered no to the question above, please type N / A in the box below. Required QuestionAgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp : / / www.employment.pa.gov