Community Health Nurse

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Linntown (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Community Health Nurse in Lewisburg, PA, to support public health programs, provide clinical services, and build strong connections throughout the community. You will address health priorities and promote wellness across diverse populations.

Responsibilities include community assessment, health education, immunization and disease prevention, disease investigation, and case management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess community needs and implement health initiatives.
• Provide clinical immunization, TB, HIV/AIDS, and STI services.
• Conduct disease surveillance, case investigations, and outbreak response.
• Foster partnerships with health care providers, laboratories, and public agencies.
• Provide outreach, consultation, and referrals to underserved populations.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Job description

Salary

$75,462.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Union County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-62458-30820

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Northcentral Dstr

Opening Date

11/12/2026

Closing Date

11/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30820

Position Number

00016305

Union

SEIU - Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit

P4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00077153

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Community Health Systems / Northcentral District

Worksite Address

1610 Industrial Boulevard

Worksite Address

Suite 100

City

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17837

Contact Name

Nicole Alexander

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about improving community health and helping people access the services they need to live healthier lives? As a Community Health Nurse with the Department of Health, you will support public health programs, provide clinical services, and build strong connections throughout the community. Your work will help address important health priorities and promote wellness across diverse populations. Make a lasting difference through meaningful public health service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports public health efforts by assessing community needs, implementing health initiatives, providing clinical services, and promoting disease prevention. The role serves as an important connection between the Department of Health, community organizations, health professionals, and the public. As a Community Health Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Community Assessment: Analyze local health needs, identify available resources, and help guide public health activities using community data
• Health Education: Develop and deliver educational programs on public health topics to increase awareness and promote healthy behaviors
• Clinical Services: Provide immunization, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted disease services, including specimen collection when appropriate
• Disease Investigation: Conduct surveillance, case investigations, and outbreak response activities to help prevent and control the spread of disease
• Community Partnerships: Collaborate with health care providers, laboratories, community groups, and public agencies to support health initiatives
• Case Management: Provide outreach, consultation, technical assistance, and service referrals to individuals and underserved populations

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.

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. 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.