23 Community Health Nurse (RN) Registered Nurse Jobs in Clarion, PA
The Primary Health Network is Hiring a Community Health Nurse (RN) Registered Nurse Near Clarion, PA
Position Overview
A Community Health Nurse works to promote the overall wellness of individuals and communities through education, advocacy and delivery of care. The CHN promotes healthy lifestyle choices by instituting health screenings, wellness projects and provides education on disease management and prevention.
Developing relationships helps the CHN address health disparities within marginalized communities by focusing on the environmental, physical, and social determinants of health. The CHN also builds individual and community capacity through cultural mediation and by increasing the knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, and advocacy.
Location and Hours of Position
This position will be working in Clarion County, Jefferson County and Indiana County. Travel required. General hours for the position are 8:30am-5:00pm (with some evenings and weekend hours).
Compensation
Minimum start is $27.00 per hour. PHN recognizes experience, education, and site location when determining wage.
Education/Experience Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing
- Current unrestricted Pennsylvania RN license
- Current CPR Healthcare Certification
- Ability to demonstrate competency in nursing skills, assessment and decision making
- Knowledge, skill and ability to provide routine immunizations based on CDC and CDPH recommendations.
- Knowledge, skill and ability to monitor vaccine storage and handling guidelines.
- Ability to demonstrate self-discipline and work independently
- Ability to work over a wide range of areas in a diverse community
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Creative and analytical thinking
- Ability to work under pressure calmly and efficiently, coping with variable workloads, intermittent delays and emotionally charged situations
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision (Employee and Family plans available, eligible immediately upon start date!)
- Employer Paid Short Term disability
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- College Savings Plan
- Fitness Center Membership Reimbursement
- ID Shield & Legal Shield
- Volunteer Time Off Program
Our unwavering dedication to patient-centered care is evidenced by our prestigious awards and accreditations. With the Joint Commission Accreditation, we adhere to the highest standards of safety and quality in healthcare, ensuring top-notch services that surpass industry benchmarks. Some additional achievements that exemplify our commitment to optimal health and wellness include:
- Patient Centered Medical Home Accreditation
- Age Friendly Care Health System Participant
- HRSA Community Health Quality Recognitions in COVID-19 data reporting, advancing health information technology for quality, and continued implementation of the Primary Care Medical Home care model.
- Ranked an impressive #5 in the Government & Non-Profit sector by Inspiring Workplaces of North America for 2023.
Primary Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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Job Summary
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$71k-90k (estimate)
04/24/2023
05/19/2024
primary-health.net
ALTOONA, PA
200 - 500
1984
JOHN LAENG
$50M - $200M
Ancillary Healthcare
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About The Primary Health Network
The Primary Health Network began as one small community health center site in the Shenango Valley in 1984, with a central focus on providing the highest quality medical care to the people we serve. Since our inception, we have worked closely with our local communities to implement a new model of healthcare: the Community Health Center. After over thirty years of service, PHN has grown to become the largest FQHC in Pennsylvania and one of the largest in the nation. Currently, we staff over 150 physicians, dentists, psychiatrists, physician assistants, and certified nurse practitioners. Alongsid...e these professionals, PHN is staffed by over 450 support members. At PHN, our patients are the center of our focus. We have taken various measures to ensure that our patients are receiving the highest quality of care. Some initiatives include our Primary Care Medical Home and our continuing accreditation by the Joint Commission. Each year we reach over 80,000 patients through our health and educational services. These patients can receive care from one of our 50 sites in 17 counties across Pennsylvania and Ohio. We offer comprehensive primary care and numerous specialty services, as well as working within communities by participating in health fairs and networking with local organizations. Our management is structured to engage and interact with communities, as the Board of Directors is composed of volunteer community leaders and residents throughout PHN's service area. These members guide PHN, encouraging community involvement throughout the organization. Primary Health Network stands ready to meet the healthcare needs of our communities, and we will continue to look to the future, as we continue to provide quality health care.
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