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Health Nurse Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Employee Health Nurse

Redding, CA · On-site

$52.27 - $77.75/hr

Employee Health Nurse Partnering for a stronger, healthier world. At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career ...

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Public Health Nurse Thank you for your interest in joining Door County Government! Door County is proud to be a premier place to live, work, and visit. We serve nearly 30,000 year-round residents and ...

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) focuses on communicable disease surveillance, case management, and community-based health promotion activities to support the public health mission of the Yakama Service ...

Community Health Nurse

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Community Health Nurse Tapestry 360 Health Lakeview Clinic Summary: A leading member of the health center care team, the Tapestry 360 Health (Tap360) Community Health Nurse assists with direction of ...

Home Health Nurse

North Hollywood, CA · On-site

$106K - $142K/yr

Home Health RN - No OASIS, Guaranteed Hours, Work/Life Balance North Hollywood, California, United States Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) seeking a Home Health role that values your work/life balance ...

Community Health Nurse

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Community Health Nurse Tapestry 360 Health Lakeview Clinic Summary: A leading member of the health center care team, the Tapestry 360 Health (Tap360) Community Health Nurse assists with direction of ...

Home Health Nurse

Cheektowaga, NY · On-site

$31 - $39.75/hr

Home Health Nurse Location: Home Care-VNA Erie County Location of Job : US:NY:Cheektowaga Work Type : Full-Time Shift 1 Coordinates the total Plan of Care for the patient in the Home Care setting ...

Public Health Nurse

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$54K - $75K/yr

Public Health Nurse Apply now Job no: 5109347 Work type: Restricted Full-Time Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Categories: Health and Human Services Title: Public Health Nurse State Role Title: Public ...

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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Monroe, MI · On-site

$29.20/hr

Public Health Wage Grade : Rye 11 Affiliation: TPOAM Nurses FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Summary: Under the supervision of the Personal Health Director, provides comprehensive nursing services in ...

Summary Baptist Health is looking for an Employee Health Nurse to join our team! This is a clinic-based position split between the Louisville and Floyd clinics with occasional coverage of the ...

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How much do health nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for health nurse in the United States is $36.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.12 and $43.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Health Nurse vs School Nurse?

AspectHealth NurseSchool Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, possibly additional certificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, often with school health certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, community health settingsSchools, educational institutions
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, public health agenciesSchool districts, educational organizations
Common Search & ComparisonHealth Nurse vs School Nurse

Health Nurses and School Nurses both require RN licensure and focus on patient care. However, Health Nurses typically work in hospitals or clinics providing general healthcare, while School Nurses specialize in student health, managing health issues within educational settings. The roles overlap in patient care skills but differ mainly in work environment and specific responsibilities.

What is a health nurse?

Health Nurses, often referred to as Public Health Nurses, are registered nurses who focus on promoting and protecting the health of communities and populations. They work in a variety of settings such as schools, public health departments, and community clinics. Their responsibilities include providing health education, administering immunizations, conducting health screenings, and responding to public health emergencies. Health Nurses collaborate with other healthcare professionals to address health disparities and improve overall community well-being. Their work is vital in disease prevention and health promotion efforts.

What are some common challenges health nurses face when supporting diverse patient populations?

Health Nurses often work with patients from various cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds. This diversity can present challenges such as language barriers, differing health beliefs, and varying levels of health literacy. Successfully supporting these patients requires strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability to tailor care plans effectively. Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams and utilizing interpreter services can help Health Nurses overcome these challenges and provide equitable care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health nurse?

To thrive as a Health Nurse, you need a solid background in nursing practice, health assessment, and health education, typically supported by a nursing degree and current RN or LPN/LVN licensure. Familiarity with electronic health records, immunization tracking software, and screening tools is valuable in this role. Strong communication, critical thinking, and cultural competence help Health Nurses effectively educate and support diverse populations. These skills and qualities are crucial for promoting community health, preventing illness, and ensuring high-quality patient care.
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Infographic showing various Health Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,096 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Employee Health Nurse

CommonSpirit Health

Redding, CA • On-site

$52.27 - $77.75/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 532 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Employee Health Nurse

Partnering for a stronger, healthier world.

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness.

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $52.27 - $77.75 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Employment Type: PRN

Department: Employee Health Services

Hours/Pay Period: 1

Requisition ID: 2026-487563

Remote: No

Weekly Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Category: Staff Nurse

Shift: Day

Job Details

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Employee Health Nurse, you will serve as a critical clinician, safeguarding the well-being of our dedicated staff and fostering a healthy, thriving workplace community through expert assessment and intervention. Every day you will deliver comprehensive occupational health services, including complex pre-employment screenings, immunizations, acute injury assessment and management, case management, and proactive health education for our employees. To be successful in this role you will combine advanced clinical expertise with exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills, a compassionate approach, and a proactive commitment to promoting the health and safety of our valued employees, ultimately contributing to a healthier and stronger organization.

  • Integrate Workers' Compensation Coordinator and Employee Health Services functions to develop an integrated approach to manage employee injury, illness and disability.
  • Maintain confidential Employee Health Records.
  • Monitor and ensure all annual employee and volunteer testing, immunization and medical surveillance requirements for, healthcare facilities, are in compliance.
  • Collaborate with Infection Control, Occupational Medicine, Safety Officer, and Employee Health Medical Director to ensure that employee exposures receive appropriate medical treatment and counseling and are documented, reported and tracked according to regulations and Sacramento's Natural Market protocols.
  • Ensure all post offer, pre-employment testing requirements for applicants and volunteers are complete.
  • Report and process all workers' compensation claims.

Job Requirements

Required

  • A minimum of 3 years healthcare experience: One of which is one year of direct experience in risk management, workers compensation claims management, care coordination,and/or occupational/employee health or
  • When staffing is able to accommodate training, management will consider RNs with a minimum of 6 months RN experience.
  • Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

  • Employee Health experience

Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care to nearly 300,000 residents in a six-county region. It is one of only two Level II trauma centers, the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the only Joint Commission-certified Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center north of Sacramento north of Sacramento. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a 266-bed regional medical center providing inpatient and outpatient services as well as specialized cardiovascular care, stroke care, orthopedics, neurological surgery, comprehensive cancer care, maternity care, and a robust robotic surgery program. In addition, the hospital's network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Nursing excellence starts with you.

Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:

We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge

We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.

We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!

"Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit."

– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Employee Health Nurse at Mercy Medical Center Redding?

  • Collaborative
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient
  • Good Listener
  • Organized
  • Problem-Solver
Your Potential Career Path

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Our Total Reward offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by


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