Job Opening:Public Health Nurse (TB)
Department: DCHD, Division of Personal Health Services
Posting Date: July 25, 2025
Salary: $70,005.00 Annually / $38.46 Hourly
The Public Health Nurse – TB 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.
Accurately document all drugs and vaccines administered, as well as the results.
Provide health education for TB patients.
Provide health education and materials at the request of county residents or clients. Also provide on-site education to health and health-related groups.
Provide accurate documentation of each interaction/visit with clients, or of the inability to complete a home, clinic or tele-visit.
Provide referrals to other county departments and/or agencies for services.
Attend continuing education programs and downlinks, staff meetings, program meetings, and meetings with other organizations and epidemiology team for outbreaks.
Conduct questions and answers on test specimens of blood and urine slides on a quarterly basis and participate in periodic chart reviews.
Serve as preceptor for graduate and undergraduate university students.
Participate in special educational outreach projects, such as health fairs, lead screenings, and vaccine events.
Some occasional evening and weekend hours required for special outreach events.
Other duties and tasks as required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing (BSN).
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Must have experience treating patients with TB.
Community or Public Health experience.
Current CPR / First Aid certification.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s 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.
Strong relationship-building skills.
*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 requires all DCHD employees be up to date for their COVID-19 vaccination. Proof of vaccination must be submitted before a candidate’s start date if hired.
To apply, please go to Neo.gov.