Community Health Registered Nurse (General) in Philadelphia, PA

Who We Are As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. What We Offer Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. Benefits - We Care About Your Well-being. The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer. Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Equal Access to Civil Service Testing The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 215-686-2350 or by email at janine.labletta@phila.gov. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant and OHR. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination. Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch. For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at: • work.phila.gov • https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-human-resources/jobs/civil-service-faqs/ • www.facebook.com/PhilaOHR • www.twitter.com/PhilaOHR • www.youtube.com/@PhilaOHR • www.linkedin.com/showcase/philahr General Definition HIRING BONUS Employees are eligible for a lump sum hiring bonus of $2000. The bonus will be paid in two parts: $1,000 after the employee has completed three months of satisfactory full-time probationary employment and $1,000 after the employee has completed twelve months of satisfactory full-time employment. The employees must meet all requirements contained in Civil Service Regulation 6.32 to receive the bonus. This is general duty nursing work in the care, treatment, and teaching of patients and groups of patients. An employee in this class provides direct patient care and required medical services in accordance with Standing Medical Orders. Work includes motivating and counseling patients in proper health care practices and serving as a patient advocate. Employees may work in specialized assignments, such as coordinating the delivery of managed health care services and reviewing and evaluating the quality and level of services, or specialized nursing work in the care and treatment of patients with a specific disease or condition. Work is performed under the supervision of a nursing supervisor. Work may require some physical effort. CONTACT INFORMATION The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Jamie Trull City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675 Phone: 215-686-5561 Fax: 215-686-0861 Email: jamie.trull@phila.gov For all other inquiries, please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information ELIGIBLE LIST: OPEN-COMPETITIVE Only an Open-Competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination. Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List. RESIDENCY WAIVER The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment. Establishment of residency in Philadelphia will be required no later than one (1) year after appointment. PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score. To receive such a preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form. The response to this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements. If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration. INDEBTEDNESS NOTICE As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person’s gross pay for such period, without the person’s consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied. Such a person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW. Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list. U.S. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Ten points for veteran's preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for Open-Competitive tests and pass the examination. You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces. Attach a DD214, member 4, to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered. LEGACY PREFERENCE The children or grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in Open-Competitive civil service entrance examinations. Candidates who qualify for this preference and who take and pass Open-Competitive civil service examinations shall have ten points added to their final score. The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded. NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE Up To 5 Additional Points Will Be Added To The Examination Score Of Any Candidate Who Has Passed The Open-Competitive Examination And Who Has • Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA are eligible for additional points For the Peace Corps, such candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service or three (3) points for the completion of a one-year term of service. B. Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America). Such Candidates Will Have • 1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service. • 2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service. • 3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service. • 5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service. PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PREFERENCE Only those competitors who have a passing grade in all parts of the examination shall receive additional credits to which they may be entitled. The following requirements must be satisfied for a candidate to receive additional credits for examinations. • Candidates must have completed and graduated from a career technical education (CTE) program of the School District of Philadelphia during the three-year period immediately preceding the examination announcement open date. • Candidates may claim the additional credit at any time after the date that the examination is announced, until 30 days after the Established List of Candidates is approved by the Director or his/her designee. • If the 5 additional points from the CTE preference would rank a CTE graduate above a veteran, additional points shall be applied to the CTE candidate’s passing score to rank them directly below the veteran. Candidates must submit adequate documentation, including a high school transcript with completion of the CTE Program as required by the Office of Human Resources. Exam and Eligible List Training And Experience Evaluation Applicants will be evaluated and scored based on their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination. Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation, including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out-of-class documentation, etc., and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials. An Eligible List will be established the week of 03/23/2026. Please note that this date may change. Test Review In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review. Level of Education Required College Minimum Acceptable Training And Experience The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards that will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY: Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 6 months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied. • EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Completion of a comprehensive training program for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases mandated by the Centers for Disease Control, if required by assignment PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES: Eligibility for a license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners at the time of application and possession of such licensure at the time of appointment and during tenure of employment. Candidates MUST Submit a Copy of Their Official Transcripts Transcript, Licenses, Registrations And Certification Requirements Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service. Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration or certification. If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration or certification – One time only! You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced. Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted. Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript, license, registration or certification – Separate document required for each application If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants. Mailing Address For Paper Transcript And Other Required Materials Jamie M. Trull Office of Human Resources City of Philadelphia Health, Human Services, and Management Team 1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102 City Of Philadelphia Benefits Includes • Medical • Dental • Prescription • Vision • Life Insurance • Flexible Spending Account • Hybrid Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Plan • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan • Employee Assistant Program • 13 paid holidays • Paid sick leave • Vacation leave • Paid personal days • 8 weeks paid Parental Leave • Backup Child and Adult care • Wellbeing platform and programs • Retiree Health Benefits • Qualified Student Loan Forgiveness Employer • Tuition Discounts for City Employees 01 Please confirm that you attended or are currently attending an accredited nursing school and will graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. by 09/01/2026? • Yes, I confirm that I have attended or am currently attending an accredited nursing school and will graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. by 09/01/2026? • No, I confirm that I have not attended or am not currently attending an accredited nursing school and will not graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. by 09/01/2026? 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