Community Health Nurse Supervisor

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