Community Health Nurse Supervisor

Community Health Nurse Supervisor

Salary

$78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-53913-30830

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Southwest Dstr

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30830

Position Number

00028676

Union

OPEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

Bargaining Unit

P5

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00077156

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Community Health Systems/Southwest District

Worksite Address

233 W. Otterman Street

City

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15601

Contact Name

Andrew Reda

Contact Email

anreda@pa.gov

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THE POSITION

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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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

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.
• The position requires availability for evening and weekend assignments based on operational needs.
• Telework: 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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• Eligibility rules apply.

01

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Do you possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania; or do you possess an active temporary permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, please list the state that issued your license, your license number, and the expiration date. If you answered no to the question above, please type N/A in the box below.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Community Health Nurse for three or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

04

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.

05

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

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

06

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

07

How much graduate coursework have you completed in community health nursing?

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
• Less than 30 credits
• None

08

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 question 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 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

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROVIDES BASIC NURSING SERVICES

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

Levels of Performance

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

• A. I have professional experience related to this Work Behavior at the community level by 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 related to this Work Behavior such as 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 related to this Work Behavior such as teaching clients and families about disease, diagnostic studies and treatment; administering medication(s); etc.
• D. I have no experience related to this Work Behavior.

10

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

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - CONDUCTS INTERVIEWS AND DOCUMENTS INFORMATION

Interviews patients/clients and/or their family members and records information to document accurate case history; identifies problems or health needs, e.g., AIDS/HIV infections, diabetic problems, cardiac problems, high risk pregnancy, immunization history, allergy information, dementia, cognitive skills, etc.; develops accurate family history of health disease and immunization; and observes and documents family interactions.

Levels of Performance

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

• A. I have professional experience related to this Work Behavior such as developing recording systems (interviewing formats, standard documentation), overseeing record reviews, or conducting quality assessments on records (record completeness, etc.).
• B. I have professional experience related to this Work Behavior by 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; assessing language barriers; etc.
• C. I have experience related to this Work Behavior such as taking health histories using a standard documentation format.
• D. I have no experience related to this Work Behavior.

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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

13

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 system of various cultures, etc.).

Levels of Performance

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

• A. I have professional experience related to this Work Behavior such as developing and adapting approaches to problems of 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 related to this Work Behavior such as tailoring delivery of health services and education to clients based upon cultural, social and behavioral factors which includes rewriting pamphlets and educational materials in primary language, preparing easier to understand medication administration, identifying resources to assist clients, etc.
• C. I have experience related to this Work Behavior such as assessing an individual related to their socioeconomic and educational levels, religion, etc. and the impact on their health and health practices.
• D. I have no experience related to this Work Behavior.

14

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

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - DEVELOPS PLAN OF CARE

Develops a goal-directed plan of care program based on the nursing diagnosis for individuals, families, or communities to access the services necessary to resolve their health care problems; evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interactions; develop policies and procedures which provide a basis for the plan of care program; and revise plans of care as needed.

Levels of Performance

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

• A. I have professional experience related to this Work Behavior such as developing policies and procedures that provide the basis for a plan of care.
• B. I have professional experience related to this Work Behavior such as conducting community assessments and developing a plan of care for a targeted population.
• C. I have experience related to this Work Behavior such as developing an individuals plan of care based on the nursing diagnosis.
• D. I have no experience related to this Work Behavior.

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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 plans of care you developed
• The actual duties you performed
• Your level of responsibility

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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - 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 recommends 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 related to this Work Behavior such as utilizing leadership, team building, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to build community partnerships; developing, implementing and evaluating community health assessments; identifying internal and external issues that may impact delivery of essential public health services (e.g., strategic planning, etc.).
• B. I have professional experience related to this Work Behavior such as collaborating with community partners to promote the health of the population; applying the basic health sciences including behavioral and social sciences, biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental public health, etc. to coordinate community intervention; facilitating collaboration with internal and external groups to ensure participation of key stakeholders; etc.
• C. I have experience related to this Work Behavior such as identifying how public and private organizations operate within a community and establishing and maintaining linkages with key stakeholders, etc.
• D. I have no experience related to this Work Behavior.

18

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

19

WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - SUPERVISION

Directs the human resource functions within a program area and evaluates the work of subordinates, determines priorities, assigns work, reviews and monitors work, evaluates performance, investigates grievances and complaints, conducts interviews, determines staff training needs, designs and conducts formal and/or informal training, and implements policies and procedures to ensure consistent nursing care.

Levels of Performance

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

• A. I have professional experience related to this Work Behavior which includes managing and supervising nurses with varied levels of expertise.
• B. I have professional experience related to this Work Behavior as a lead worker or team leader of other nurses.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to human resource administration or business administration.
• D. I have no experience or education related to this Work Behavior.

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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 number(s) and title(s) of staff you supervised
• The actual duties you performed
• Your level of responsibility, ex. Manager, supervisor, lead worker, team leader

21

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University/Training Source
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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