DCHD Public Health Nurse - (Perinatal Hepatitis B)

Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Yeadon, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Case Management, Communication Skills, Community Health, Cross-Functional, Disease Prevention and Control, Disease Treatment, Driver's License, Epidemiology, First Aid, Health Department, Health Education, Healthcare Providers, Hepatitis B, Hospital, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Pediatrics, People Management, Perinatal Nursing, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Professional Services, Public Health, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Special Education, Surveillance, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Vaccination, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Yeadon, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Opening DCHD Public Health Nurse - (Perinatal Hepatitis B) Posting Date 03/19/2026 Work Location Yeadon, PA Salary $70,005.00 Annually / $38.46 Hourly Summary The Public Health Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing services in clinics, homes and communities to ensure effective health promotion and disease prevention services and other public health department duties as assigned. The DCHD Public Health Nurse - Perinatal Hepatitis B is primarily an office position that plays a crucial role in preventing the transmission of Hepatitis B from infected mothers to their newborns through case management, education, and coordination with families and their healthcare providers. Essential Duties Case Management: Identify and manage Hepatitis B positive pregnant women and their newborns. Education: Educate patients about Hepatitis B transmission, prevention, and the importance of immunoprophylaxis. Coordination: Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including primary care providers, hospitals, and laboratories. Provide referrals to other county departments and/or agencies for services as needed. Surveillance: Conduct routine surveillance of Hepatitis B cases and report data to relevant health departments. Community Outreach: Work with community-based organizations to identify high-risk groups and provide education and vaccination. Participate in special educational outreach projects such as health fairs. Health Promotion: Conduct health education presentations to community groups and healthcare providers. Reporting: Prepare narrative reports and annual reports as required by health departments. Technical Assistance: Provide guidance to healthcare providers and laboratories regarding Hepatitis B testing, reporting, and follow-up care. Attend continuing education programs, staff meetings, program meetings, and meetings with other organizations and epidemiology team for outbreaks. Other duties and tasks as needed. Qualifications Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing (BSN) Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Community or Public Health experience Current CPR / First Aid certification Strong verbal and written communication skills Valid drivers license and ability to pass a background check Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide range of persons Ability to maintain and handle confidential information Ability to follow protocol, procedures, and established guidelines Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances and needs A strong work ethic and ability to manage a demanding and changing workload Pediatric experience a plus Ability to prepare and maintain good nursing records and reports Knowledge of infectious diseases and their treatment Excellent organizational skills Ability to work as part of a team Strong relationship-building skills Physical Demands Bending at the waist Climbing stairs Crawling Crouching or squatting Driving Hearing Kneeling Pushing, lifting, or carrying items Reaching or working with arms above shoulder height Sitting Standing Stooping Talking Twisting or rotating at the waist while working Walking The selected candidate will be required to obtain, at their own expense, 3 forms of clearance, including PA State Police Criminal History Record Check; PA Child Abuse History; and FBI Criminal History Background Check including finger printing prior to employment.Delaware County Health Department requires all employees be up to date for their COVID-19 vaccination per CDC guidelines. Proof of vaccination must be submitted before a candidates start date, if hired. Contact To apply, please go to Neo.gov.

About the Company

D

Delaware County, Pennsylvania