Community Health Nurse Supervisor

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Pennsylvania is seeking a Community Health Nurse Supervisor to lead public health nursing teams across Southwest District. You will supervise staff, coordinate programs, and partner with community organizations to improve health outcomes statewide.

Responsibilities include disease surveillance oversight, clinical leadership, program planning, community assessments, and committee representation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Pennsylvania.
• Three years as a Community Health Nurse or four years of community health nursing experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Disease oversight through case investigations and surveillance.
• Direct clinical practices and guide staff in delivering public health services.
• Plan and direct clinical services, emergency response activities, and community initiatives.
• Lead community health assessments to identify priorities and needs.
• Coordinate with agencies, schools, and health professionals to support public health initiatives.
• Represent the department on committees and advocate for public health programs.

Skills

Public health leadership

Nursing supervision

Program coordination

Job description

Become a Community Health Nurse Supervisor with the Department of Health (DOH) and help drive strong, effective public health work across Pennsylvania. This role gives you the chance to lead dedicated nursing staff, build connections with community partners, and guide programs that make a real difference. Your leadership will help communities stay prepared, informed, and ready to face public health challenges with confidence. Join a mission-focused team committed to protecting and strengthening the health of citizens throughout the state.

This position focuses on supervising public health staff, assessing community needs, and guiding programs that improve health outcomes statewide. It blends leadership, planning, and collaboration to ensure strong, effective public health services. As a Community Health Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Disease Oversight: Ensure case investigations and surveillance for reportable diseases using approved systems and manuals
• Clinical Leadership: Direct clinical practices and guide staff in delivering public health services
• Program Planning: Plan and direct clinical services, emergency response activities, and community initiatives
• Community Assessment: Lead community health assessments to identify priorities and address local needs
• Partner Coordination: Direct staff in working with agencies, schools, and health professionals to support public health initiatives
• Committee Representation: Represent the department on committees and advocate for public health programs

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. You will work weekends and after hours assignments as needed.
• This position's headquarters will be determined by the selected candidate and may be at the State Health Center in one of the following counties: Armstrong, Beaver, or Butler. This position supervises Community Health Nurses and clerical staff within the Southwest District which includes the following counties: Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-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 your assigned headquarters office in the Southwest District. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years as a Community Health Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of community health nursing experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess 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.

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.

• 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.