Community Health Nurse Supervisor

Salary

$77,379.00 - $117,497.00 Annually

Location

Multi-County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48298-30830

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Southwest Dstr

Opening Date

04/28/2026

Closing Date

5/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30830

Position Number

00028521

Union

OPEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

Bargaining Unit

P5

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00077156

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Community Health Systems / Southwest District

City

See posting for details.

Contact Name

Andrew Reda

Contact Email

THE POSITION

The Department of Health (DOH) is seeking a Community Health Nurse Supervisor who is ready to lead dedicated nursing staff and support key public health initiatives. This role allows you to shape community programs, strengthen partnerships, and ensure citizens receive the services they need. Your guidance helps promote safe, healthy communities throughout the Southwest District. Join a team that values strong leadership and meaningful service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on supervising nursing staff, overseeing public health programs, and supporting partnerships that improve community wellness. You guide services, track priorities, and help ensure high quality public health practices across the district. As a Community Health Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:
Disease Oversight:

Manage surveillance and case investigations for reportable diseases using established systems and manuals
Clinical Leadership:

Direct public health nursing practices and ensure services follow policies and standing orders
Program Planning:

Coordinate public health projects, support emergency responses, and team up with community activities to meet local needs
Community Coordination:

Partner with agencies, schools, hospitals, and health councils to support education and outreach efforts
Staff Supervision:

Lead nursing and clerical staff, review performance, and identify training needs to maintain workforce competency
Policy Implementation:

Support development and application of policies and procedures that strengthen public health programs

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. You will work weekends and after hours assignments as needed.
Headquarters:

Will be determined by selected candidate and will be in Washington or Fayette County.
Telework:

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two days per week. 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. 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.
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.

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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.