Community Health Nurse I/II

Job Overview

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announces an examination process to create an eligibility list to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Community Health Nurse I/II in the Street Medicine program in the Primary and Preventive Care Division. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies in this classification for the Street Medicine program for up to four (4) months.

This recruitment will close, for external candidates, on or before the date list above, once a sufficient number of external applicants have been identified.

This position is funded by a grant, and the continuation of the position depends on the availability of grant funds and the business requirements of SNHD. If the funding is discontinued or becomes unavailable, your employment may be terminated without the right to appeal.

To perform public/community health nursing services in clinics, homes and in the community; and to provide community and client centered counseling, education and information concerning illnesses.

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Minimum Qualifications

Community health nurse i

Education And Training

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing, or equivalent registered nurse experience. (The District will accept two years of registered nursing experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.)

Experience

One year of general registered nursing experience preferably within the last five years. The one year requirement may be waived when a Bachelor of Science in Nursing has been obtained within the last two years with coursework in Community Health Nursing.

License Or Certificate

Possession of an appropriate, valid State Registered Nurse license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid BLS/CPR certificate within six (6) months of employment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Nevada driver’s license.

Community health nurse ii

Education And Training

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing or equivalent registered nursing education, training, and experience.

Experience

Two (2) years’ experience as a registered nurse that includes a minimum of one (1) year of community health nursing experience, preferable within the last five (5) years. Community Health Nursing is defined as a nursing assignment in a community based program such as those in school nursing, jails/prisons, industrial settings, home visits, case management, or community outreach programs associated with hospitals. Private physicians’ offices and hospital settings are not considered a part of community health unless there is an outreach aspect which the candidate has been assigned to for a minimum of one year.

License Or Certificate

Possession of an appropriate, valid State Registered Nurse license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid BLS/CPR certificate within six (6) months of employment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Nevada driver’s license.

Desirable

Qualifications

Prior experience working in the field with homeless populations preferred Experience working in a public heath setting, providing medical care in the field and providing medical care for vulnerable populations or people experiencing homelessness preferred. Prior home visiting experience preferred.

Required Documents/Assessment Information

Documents required at the time of application

Completed Employment Application

Assessment dates

Structured Panel Interview (Weighted 100%)

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Thursday, September 17, 2026

(Best Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times after the closing date of this announcement.

Important information on scheduling assessments

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule through the SNHD online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment process for this position will take place on the date(s) listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be available via TEAMS and In-Person and make themselves available to participate in the assessment process at any time on the date(s) listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. SNHD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. SNHD reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Note

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Benefit Highlights

The Southern Nevada Health District offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, regular employees.

Flexible work schedules, including a four-day,10-hour work week option (not applicable for all positions) Paid holidays, 13 holidays plus one personal holiday annually Paid vacation and sick leave Employer-paid retirement through the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) with five-year vesting 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan No social security or state income tax deductions Competitive and comprehensive benefits package encompassing medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and a variety of supplemental insurance plans to choose from Tuition Assistance Program Employee discount perks

The Southern Nevada Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer