Community Health Nurse
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THE POSITIONAre you ready to make an impact in your community? As a Community Health Nurse within the Bureau of Community Health Systems, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the health of your community. You provide education and clinical services to individuals, helping them improvetheir own health. Additionally, you work with different organizations and partners in the community to ensure that the Department of Health programs are accessible to everyone. You also play a crucial role in identifying and investigating threats to public health, making you an integral part of our team. Join us in creating a healthier and happier community for all!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Community Health Nurse, you will play a crucial role in fulfilling the Department of Health's mission of providing infrastructure for the implementation of public health functions. Through your work, you will contribute to improving the health status of Pennsylvania by assessing, implementing, and evaluating public health services initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to directly provide public health services and serve as a liaison to the community, helping to build partnerships and address health needs in a proactive and effective manner.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-hour work 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/flexible work hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.* 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSSpecial 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.* 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.How to Apply:* Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov.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.Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits 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 visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.* Eligibility rules apply.01You 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. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 our FAQ page.* Yes02Do 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* No03If 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 QuestionAgency Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Website