Northampton County
Nursing home in Nazareth, PA
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 2, 2026Sources
The short version
Northampton County operates an inpatient nursing home facility providing professional skilled nursing care to residents in the Nazareth, PA area.
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Nursing here
Benefits
Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, vision and prescription coverage, dental insurance, life insurance, and a traditional pension plan. Overtime compensation includes time and a half for hours worked over 8 per day for RNs, and full overtime pay for entire shifts worked on scheduled off weekends. Part-time and per diem scheduling options are also available.
The hard parts
Every other weekend rotation required for full-time and part-time staff
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
8-hour shift schedules rather than 12-hour shift options for standard schedules
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Limited publicly available nurse-specific workplace reviews or ratings
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Public sector employment may involve slower administrative and hiring processes
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Current openings at Northampton County
Sources
- nazarethborough.org
Employer website
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