Community Health Nurse Supervisor

Job description

Community Health Nurse Supervisor Do you want to help shape public health programs that improve lives in Pennsylvania? As a Community Health Nurse Supervisor with the Department of Health, you will guide staff, coordinate services, and support vital health initiatives in local communities. This position offers a meaningful path for nurses who enjoy teamwork, problem-solving, and community engagement. Step into a leadership role where your work strengthens the health of diverse populations! This position oversees community health activities and ensures the delivery of high-quality public health services. The role supports planning, assessments, outreach, and daily clinical operations. Headquartered at the Westmoreland State Health Center, this supervisory position oversees Community Health Nurses and clerical staff within the Southwest District. While the district encompasses Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland counties, direct supervisory responsibilities for this role are focused exclusively on the Westmoreland and Mon Valley locations. As a Community Health Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties: • Disease Surveillance: Ensure investigation and monitoring of reportable diseases using state-approved systems and manuals • Clinical Leadership: Direct clinical practices and public health services according to bureau policies and standing orders • Service Planning: Guide public health activities, emergency responses, projects, and community programs • Community Partnerships: Coordinate with agencies, providers, hospitals, and schools to support health initiatives and education • Staff Oversight: Lead, consult, and orient nursing and clerical staff to ensure a competent and effective workforce • Program Monitoring: Review health programs, maintain records, and prepare reports to support improved health outcomes • Emergency Response: Support public health emergency missions, including assignments under varying conditions and locations 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. The position requires availability for evening and weekend assignments based on operational needs. 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 headquarters office in Greensburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 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. 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. 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.