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 View phone number on click.appcast.io Contact Email View email address on click.appcast.io

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 bachelor's 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 master's 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania