Community Health Nurse 1 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging

Are you passionate about working in an environment that serves to help others? Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS), Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is seeking hard-working, forward-thinking applicants who are dedicated to helping assist Allegheny County residents, 60 years of age and older, to live safe, healthy and, when possible, independent lives. A Community Health Nurse 1 provides professional nursing duties to support and maintain the physical and psychosocial health of DHS/AAA consumers. If you value making a positive difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply today!

A Community Health Nurse 1 completes level of care assessments using the functional eligibility determination tool on consumers in their homes, hospitals, and other facilities.  After reviewing the Needs Assessment Tool, you will provide consultation for Care Management Caseworkers concerning the physical, medical, and psychological functioning needs of consumers. You will have the opportunity to serve as a resource, educating caseworkers regarding medical conditions, level of care, and care plans to promote optimum care for consumers. This position Identifies continuing educational needs of caseworkers, develops materials and tools for completing assessments and care plans according to PA Department of Aging.

Other duties to include but not limited to:

• Consulting with partner agencies to evaluate quality assurance measures, compliance with regulations and program policies in care planning
• Providing consultation and review of care plans for appropriateness of services and cost effectiveness.
• Completing quality assurance by doing monthly monitoring for reviews of correct level of care and for complete documentation on (NAT's) and care plan worksheets
• Providing guidance in resolving care planning problems related to medical/nursing or home health as needed

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing from a baccalaureate program accredited by the National League for Nursing: or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credit.

Necessary 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. 
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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. 

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

 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.

• 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.

Salary : $65,000