Community Health Nurse 2 (Local Government)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Phila, PA, United States
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding career serving older adults in Delaware County? The Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) is seeking a motivated and compassionate nurse to join our team as a Community Health Nurse. In this role, you will make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, along with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Achieve your goals and advance your career with our team.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Reporting to an Aging Care Management Supervisor, the Community Health Nurse will provide clinical consultation to care managers on client cases, conduct in‑home nursing assessment and evaluation of older adults in the community, and deliver training on relevant health and medical topics to older adults, staff, and community partners as needed. The position will offer a blend of office‑based responsibilities and fieldwork.
WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full‑time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with 30‑minute lunch
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time after six months, depending on operational needs. Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will be able to report to the headquarters office in Eddystone. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
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
Two years of community health nursing experience and a bachelor’s degree in nursing, including or supplemented by the required number of credit hours of community health nursing education, accredited by the National League for Nursing. A master’s degree in nursing or public health accredited by the National League for Nursing or the American Public Health Association may be substituted for one year of community nursing experience
Any equivalent combination of experience and training
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non‑renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees possessing non‑renewable temporary practice permits must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within one (1) year period as 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
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI 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.
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 or you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Are you looking for a rewarding career serving older adults in Delaware County? The Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) is seeking a motivated and compassionate nurse to join our team as a Community Health Nurse. In this role, you will make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, along with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Achieve your goals and advance your career with our team.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Reporting to an Aging Care Management Supervisor, the Community Health Nurse will provide clinical consultation to care managers on client cases, conduct in‑home nursing assessment and evaluation of older adults in the community, and deliver training on relevant health and medical topics to older adults, staff, and community partners as needed. The position will offer a blend of office‑based responsibilities and fieldwork.
WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full‑time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with 30‑minute lunch
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time after six months, depending on operational needs. Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will be able to report to the headquarters office in Eddystone. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
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
Two years of community health nursing experience and a bachelor’s degree in nursing, including or supplemented by the required number of credit hours of community health nursing education, accredited by the National League for Nursing. A master’s degree in nursing or public health accredited by the National League for Nursing or the American Public Health Association may be substituted for one year of community nursing experience
Any equivalent combination of experience and training
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non‑renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees possessing non‑renewable temporary practice permits must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within one (1) year period as 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
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI 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.
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 or you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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