Community Health Nurse

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Arlington Heights (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Health is seeking a Community Health Nurse to strengthen public health across the Northeast District. The role involves collaborating with community partners, delivering essential health services, and guiding evidence-based public health initiatives.

You will assess needs, plan services, and implement programs that improve wellness while meeting nursing guidelines and policy requirements. Strong teamwork and PA RN licensure are essential.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active PA Registered Nurse license.
• Temporary practice permits must obtain RN licensure within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assess community health needs and guide education and clinical activities.
• Develop and implement public health programs using data and nursing guidelines.
• Collaborate with community groups and serve on committees to advance health goals.
• Monitor disease trends and program outcomes via public health information systems.
• Provide health education to promote public understanding.
• Deliver clinical services including immunizations and case management.

Skills

Public health nursing

Community health outreach

Education

Registered Nurse license (PA)

Job description

Salary

$75,462.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Monroe County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60967-30820

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Northeast Dstr

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30820

Position Number

00005103

Union

SEIU - Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit

P4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00077152

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Community Health Systems / Northeast District

Worksite Address

1972 West Main Street

Suite 102

City

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18360

Contact Name

Maria Vassia

Contact Email

[e-mail]

The Position

Are you driven to strengthen community health through meaningful, hands‑on public health practice? The Community Health Nurse position with the Department of Health offers the opportunity to enhance the well‑being of individuals and families across the Northeast region. In this role, you will collaborate with community partners, deliver essential health services, and contribute to evidence‑based public health initiatives. Step into a position where your expertise and compassion help advance the health of Pennsylvanians.

Description of Work

This position supports the Bureau of Community Health Systems by assessing needs, planning services, and delivering public health programs that improve community wellness. As a Community Health Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Conduct Assessments: Analyze community data to identify public health needs and guide education and clinical activities
• Develop Initiatives: Create public health programs using available data, protocols, and nursing guidelines
• Engage Partners: Work with community groups and serve on committees to support public health goals
• Monitor Programs: Track disease trends and program outcomes using public health information systems
• Provide Education: Deliver health education programs on key topics to promote public understanding
• Deliver Clinical Services: Provide immunizations, testing, and case management to improve patient and community health

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work infrequently requires statewide travel and irregular or flexible work hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, in accordance with policy.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $75,462.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.