Community Health Nurse I/II/CM

Southern Nevada Health District, NV

$89K — $109K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent RN education and experience.
  • Two years' experience as a registered nurse, including one year in community health nursing.
  • Valid Nevada Registered Nurse License required.
  • Ability to obtain Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential within a specified timeframe.
  • Ability to obtain BLS/CPR certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide public/community health nursing services in various settings.
  • Deliver community-centered counseling and education regarding health issues.
  • Conduct home visits as part of the home visiting program.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for client management and care.
  • Assess client needs and develop appropriate care plans.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules including a four-day, 10-hour work week option.
  • Paid holidays, including 13 holidays plus one personal holiday annually.
  • Employer-paid retirement plan with five-year vesting.
  • 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan available.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits provided.
Full Job Description
Salary: $43.03 - $52.76 Hourly
Location : Southern Nevada Health District, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-59-JUL-E-KM
Division: Public Health & Preventive Care
Department: Community Health Nursing
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: SEIU
Max Number of Applicants: 80

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 Case Manager in the Public Health & Preventive Care Division. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill future vacancies for this classification in the Home Visiting Programs for up to four (4) months.

The current vacancy is in the Community Health Nurse - CPS program.

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
Education, Training and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing or equivalent registered nursing education, training, and experience; AND
  • 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.
  • Note: 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.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a special assignment class within the Community Health Nurse classification series. The practice of community health field nursing shares many similarities with the practice of case management. Therefore, a Community Health Nurse II who is currently working in the field as a Community Health Nurse and who is accredited as a Nurse Case Manager by passing the National Nurse Case Manager examination may be advanced to the Case Manager position but only while working in a field position. If the Case Manager leaves the field position, the employee will return to the Community Health Nurse II classification and pay grade.
License or Certificate:
  • Possession of a valid and appropriate Nevada Registered Nurse License
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate BLS/CPR certification within six (6) months of employment
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Nevada Driver license within six (6) months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous Maternal Child Health experience preferred
  • Previous Home visiting experience preferred


Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
  1. Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Panel Interview - Best Qualified Candidates (Weighted 100%)

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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/or 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.
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Healthly People in a Healthy Southern Nevada!

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

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