The Primary Health Network, a Federally Qualified Health Center, provides quality primary care services and access to specialty care commensurate with the needs of the people in the communities we serve. Services are offered regardless of age, race, creed, sex, national origin or ability to pay.

Primary Health Network is first in offering quality care and caring to patients in communities. Primary Health Network is a leader among health centers through its commitment to developing innovative programs, new technologies and excellent facilities.

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Job Description

Community Health Nurse (RN) Registered Nurse  (Full Time )
Location: Crawford County

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 Erie County, Crawford County and Venango County.  Travel is required.

General hours for the position are 8:30am-5:00pm. 

 

Compensation

Minimum starting wage 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- Eligible for health insurance benefits immediately upon hire

  • Medical/Dental/Vision (Employee and Family plans available, eligible after 60 days)
  • 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

 

 

Primary Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).



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