Community Health Nurse Supervisor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Community Health Nurse Supervisor for the Northwest District to oversee public wellness initiatives and direct clinical staff. This Civil Service position focuses on ensuring programs meet population needs while upholding Commonwealth standards.

You will guide partnerships with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and councils, supervise staff, monitor outcomes, and participate in planning and emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or eligibility.
• Minimum experience: 3 years as Community Health Nurse or 4 years in community health nursing; or equivalent.
• Must meet PA residency and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee disease surveillance and investigations of reportable diseases.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervise clinical practices in community health services.
• Plan and manage public health services, emergency responses, and community activities.
• Guide staff in collaborating with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and councils.
• Lead, train, and evaluate staff to maintain a competent public health workforce.
• Monitor health programs and assess data to support improved health outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Public health nursing

Leadership

Job description

Salary $78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location Multi-County, PA

Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number CS-2026-60408-30830

Department Department of Health

Division HL Northwest Dstr

Opening Date 10/09/2026

Closing Date 10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code 30830

Position Number 00076660

Union OPEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

Bargaining Unit P5

Pay Group ST09

Bureau / Division Code 00077155

Bureau / Division Bureau of Community Health Systems/Northwest District

Worksite Address Please see Description of Work section.

Contact Name Nicole Alexander

Contact Email [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you ready to mentor, guide, and inspire a team dedicated to strengthening community health care? As a Community Health Nurse Supervisor within the Bureau of Community Health Systems you will oversee public wellness initiatives, direct dedicated clinical staff, and collaborate with key partner organizations. In this role, you will ensure local programs meet population needs while upholding Commonwealth standards. Take the next step in your career and help drive lasting, positive outcomes in Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supervises public health services and guides staff in planning and delivering programs that support community health. As a Community Health Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Disease Surveillance: Oversee investigations of reportable diseases using public health systems and manuals
• Clinical Leadership: Direct and perform clinical practices that support the delivery of community health services
• Program Planning: Plan and manage public health services, emergency responses, and community activities
• Community Partnership: Guide staff in working with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and councils to support health initiatives
• Staff Supervision: Lead, train, and evaluate staff to maintain a competent public health workforce
• Program Monitoring: Monitor health programs and assess data to support improved health outcomes

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. Weekend and after-hours assignments are required as necessary.
• Headquarters: The work location will be determined by the selected candidate and may be at the state health center in Elk, McKean, Venango, or Warren county.
• This position supervises Community Health Nurses and clerical staff within the Northwest District which includes the following counties: Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Venango, and Warren. However, this position will only supervise staff serving within Elk/Cameron, McKean, Venango, and Warren counties.
• 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 the selected headquarters office. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.
• 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 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.

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.

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.