Community Health Nurse (Maternal-Child Health) - Part Time

Salary: $28.00 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 101 South George St, York, PA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 31925
Department: Health
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NAFF


Core Values of Mayor Walker's Administration


Staff must exemplify and promote the following organizational values throughout all city operations:

• Transparency: Commit to open communication and accountability in every decision and action.
• Collaboration: Foster partnerships across departments and with the community to achieve shared goals.
• Communication: Ensure information flows effectively across all levels of government and to the public.
• Employee Engagement: Empower and support employees through recognition, inclusion, and professional development.
• Great Customer Service: Deliver timely, respectful, and high-quality service to all residents, businesses, and visitors.
• Professionalism : Demonstrate integrity, competence, and respect in all internal and external interactions

Position Summary


The purpose of this position is to provide resources for Maternal-Child Health (MCH) issues in the City of York. This will be accomplished through care and education to target populations, as well as active involvement with the program development to meet present and future health needs of the community involving Maternal-Child Health. Coordinating and collaborating with community partners to address Maternal-Child Health concerns in the City. Meeting new/expectant mothers both pre-natal and post-partum to identify resource needs and health issues. Educate new and expectant mothers on state priorities around Safe Sleep, breastfeeding and birth spacing. This position also includes but is not limited to, developing, reviewing, and maintaining records of the Maternal-Child Health program and Bureau.

Essential Functions


Serve as a resource to expectant mothers and new mothers pertaining to MCH issues. Conduct/guide home visits with women to educate on MCH issues, such as Safe Sleep practices, breastfeeding and birth spacing. Conduct depression screening tool for all women and refer to care as needed. Ensure women are linked to community services as needed. Keep, maintain and report on activities and outcomes

Work with Bureau of Health Leadership to assess and refine present program involving MCH, as well as develop new program(s) and approaches for unmet or new health needs in the community. Participate in meetings with local, state and regional MCH partners. Identify gaps and/or opportunities for collaboration and improvement of processes. Recommend and/or implement strategies to improve MCH processes and birth outcomes. Ensure coordinated messaging and communications for MCH providers. Incorporate evidence-based approaches and best practices for MCH interventions to meet state and federal priorities.
Participate in cross-coverage of other clinical programs to include immunizations, tuberculosis, or other new areas as directed by leadership. Participate in Health Bureau training and exercises. Assist in clinical activities as needed and appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required. Registered Nurse licensed to work in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Over three years up to and including five years.


Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work.


Recommendations regarding policy development and/or implementation. Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.


This job title normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.

The job title prepares accounting, budget, and employment actions, purchasing documents; and does research to justify language used in documents for a unit or division of a department. May recommend budget allocations.

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
Pennsylvania Licensed Registered Nurse
Drug screening testing with negative results
Background Report approved

All persons who shall become employed by the City shall be or become a resident of York County, or any County contiguous to York County (Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Hartford, Baltimore, and Carrol Counties), within six (6) months from the date the employee achieves permanent employment status.
You must provide the following:
PA Child Abuse History Clearance
PA State Police Criminal Record History
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint-based Background Check
You can apply for all three (3) from this link:
Mandated Reporter Certificate


You can receive your certificate Free from this link:
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
The City of York provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, familial status, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, introductory period, training, orientation, placement and employee development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, layoff, and recall, social and recreational programs, employee facilities, termination, and retirement. All decisions on employment and promotion will be made with the objective of furthering the principles of equal employment opportunity.


Accommodations Statement for Job Applications
The City of York is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to request a needed accommodation.
City of York Benefits Overview
The City of York offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of employees and their families. Highlights include:

Medical Coverage

• Capital Blue Cross PPO plan with low copays and full coverage for preventive care
• Prescription drug coverage through TrueRX, plus optional Rx'nGo savings program

Dental & Vision

• Delta Dental plans: Enhanced and Basic options with orthodontia coverage
• Vision Benefits of America (VBA): Exams, lenses, frames, and contact lens allowance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Life & Disability Insurance

• City-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Optional supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and short-term disability coverage

Retirement Savings

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan through Conrad Siegel for long-term financial planning
• City of York Pension Program

Additional Perks

• OSS Health Company Direct Program for orthopedic care
• Voluntary ancillary benefits through Colonial Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Wellspan Health
• Wellness Committee programming and activities throughout the year
• Learning and development opportunities

Eligibility : Full-time employees; coverage begins the first of the month following hire.

Enrollment: Must enroll within 14 days of hire; changes allowed during open enrollment or qualifying life events.
Questions about the City of York Benefits package can be directed to
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Do you have an Active PA Nursing License in good standing?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience pertaining to Maternal Child Health (MCH).
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing?

• Yes
• No

Required Question