Community Health Nurse 2 (Local Government)

Community Health Nurse 2 (Local Government)

Salary

$55,224.00 - $82,816.50 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-57047-L1121

Department

Local Government

Division

AN Delaware Co Aaa

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L1121

Position Number

80000552

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88101123

Bureau / Division

Delaware County Area Agency on Aging

Worksite Address

1501 Chester Pike

Worksite Address

Suite 250

City

Eddystone, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19022

Contact Name

Kathleen Morgan

Contact Phone

610.477.3032

Contact Email

morgank@co.delaware.pa.us

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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. This position invites you to combine clinical knowledge with meaningful community engagement. Apply today and help individuals navigate challenges and achieve better health every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on providing skilled nursing guidance, in-home evaluations, and support for care managers working with older adults in the community. The position includes both office and field responsibilities that contribute to safe, effective services for elders. As a Community Health Nurse 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Nursing Guidance: Offer consultation to staff regarding client cases across multiple programs
• Health Assessment: Conduct in-home evaluations and determine functional eligibility in various settings
• Safety Review: Identify health or safety hazards in homes and take appropriate corrective steps when feasible
• Team Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and provide medical input as needed
• Education Support: Provide training and information to staff, clients, and community members
• Record Management: Maintain required documentation, data, and reports in accordance with regulations

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 (telework) part-time after six months, depending on operational needs. 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 Eddystone. 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:

• Two years of community health nursing experience and a bachelors 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 masters 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; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

Condition of Employment:

• Employees possessing nonrenewable temporary practice permits must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the 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.

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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislatively allows the Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to provide preference to candidates who are 60 years of age or older. Are you 60 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess 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?

• Yes
• No

03

If yes, please list the license number and expiration date of your license. If no, type n/a in the text box below.

04

How many years of full-time community health nursing experience do you possess?

• 2 or more years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

05

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

06

How much graduate coursework have you completed in nursing or public health?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 30 credits or more
• 15 but less than 30 credits
• Less than 15 credits
• None

07

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. 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 questions. 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 questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

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.

• Yes

08

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROVIDES BASIC NURSING SERVICES

Provides direct delivery of nursing services such as instructing patients on how to properly take medicine, and educating them on medication side effects or adverse reactions; implementing emergency treatment; educating patients on health wellness activities; identifying environmental and safety factors in homes and other sites; informing care managers on safety and/or abuse issues in the home; and providing caregiver support information to families.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have professional experience coordinating/assessing services with other agencies, organizing community response to health needs, developing policies and procedures related to delivery of nursing services, assessing quality of services, etc.
• B. I have professional experience providing education and guidance on disease control/management to health care providers or agencies; identifying environmental and safety factors (hazards in the home and workplace which could lead to fall risks; identifying life threatening disease, etc.); and making appropriate referrals to agencies for individuals and families, etc.
• C. I have experience teaching clients and families about disease, diagnostic studies and treatment, administering medication(s), etc.
• D. I have NO experience related to this Work Behavior.

09

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The type(s) of nursing services you provided
• The actual duties you performed
• Your level of responsibility

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - CONDUCTS INTERVIEWS AND DOCUMENTS INFORMATION

Interviews patients/clients and/or their family members and records information to document accurate case history. This includes identifying problems or health needs, (e.g., AIDS/HIV infections, diabetic problems, cardiac problems, high risk pregnancy, immunization history, allergy information, dementia, cognitive skills, etc.), developing accurate family history of health disease and immunization, and observing and documenting family interactions.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have professional experience developing recording systems (interviewing formats, standard documentation), overseeing record reviews, or conducting quality assessments on records (record-completeness, etc.).
• B. I have professional experience conducting complex interviews such as HIV counseling; screening for child, elder, or domestic abuse; gathering information from sexual partners; assessing individuals for depression/suicide tendencies, etc.
• C. I have experience taking health histories using a standard documentation format.
• D. I have NO experience related to this Work Behavior.

11

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The type(s) of information you collected in an interview
• The ways in which you observed the family interactions
• The actual duties you performed
• Your level of responsibility

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - ASSESSES HEALTH AND HEALTH PRACTICES

Assesses cultural patterns, socioeconomic and education levels, religion, etc. and the impact on health and health practices; adapts nursing plans based on principles of cultural competency (communicating in primary language or utilizing interpreters, obtaining health information in native language, understanding the value systems of various cultures, etc.).

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have professional experience developing and adapting approaches to diverse populations that take into account cultural differences (e.g., conducting outreach programs, developing tools to address language and literacy barriers, etc.).
• B. I have professional experience tailoring delivery of health services and education to clientele base with similar cultural, social, and behavioral factors which includes rewriting pamphlets and education materials in primary language, preparing easier to understand medication instructions, and identifying resources to assist clients, etc.
• C. I have experience assessing an individual related to their socioeconomic and education level, religion, etc. and the associated impact on health and health practices.
• D. I have NO experience related to this Work Behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The ways in which you assessed cultural patterns, socioeconomic and education levels, religion, etc. in health and health practices
• The actual duties you performed
• Your level of responsibility

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - PLANS, DIRECTS OR COORDINATES A COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING/SERVICE PROGRAM

Plans, directs, or coordinates a Community Health Nursing Service/Program within a designated area; explains procedures, regulations and program objectives to officials, private citizens, etc. to raise awareness of community health issues and services/programs; evaluates and monitors existing community health program services and recommend changes as needed to ensure optimum provision of services; reviews, interprets, and evaluates records statistics, and questionnaire and survey results to assess community needs; and consults with other employees, agencies and program areas to plan and coordinate community health programs to best meet the needs of the community.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have professional experience utilizing leadership, team building, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to build community partnerships; developing, implementing, and evaluating community health assessments; and identifying internal and external issues that may impact delivery of essential public health services (e.g., strategic planning, etc.).
• B. I have professional experience collaborating with community partners to promote the health of the population; applying basic health sciences including behavioral and social sciences, biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental public health, etc. to coordinate community intervention; and facilitating collaboration with internal and external groups to ensure participation of key stakeholders.
• C. I have experience identifying how public and private organizations operate within a community and establishing and maintaining linkages with key stakeholders.
• D. I have NO experience related to this Work Behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The type(s) of community health programs you coordinated/directed
• The type(s) of community health services you monitored
• The type(s) of records/statistics you evaluated/interpreted
• The actual duties you performed
• Your level of responsibility

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov