Community Health Nurse Jobs

Community Health Nurse jobs are open across public health agencies, hospital systems, nonprofit organizations, and federally qualified health centers, at every level from new-grad RN to senior care coordinator, with specializations in maternal and child health, chronic disease management, and home-based care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles686+
Top stateNew York
Top employerRochester Regional Health
Top cityRochester, NY
Work type51% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Lecturer (Part-Time), College for Health, Community and Policy - Department of Kinesiology
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Lecturer (Part-Time), College for Health, Community and Policy - Department of Kinesiology
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Corporate Training
Higher Education
Teaching & Instruction
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Public Health Community Engagement Strategist (MA 5) DOH9019
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Public Health Community Engagement Strategist (MA 5) DOH9019
State of Washington
Washington State
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
Public Health
$6,542 - $8,801/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in public policy
10,000+

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Food Server-at The Health Care Center Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living Community - Part-Time
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Food Server-at The Health Care Center Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living Community - Part-Time
The Village Active Life Plan Community
Hemet, California
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
Public Health

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Licensed Program Supervisor - ARMHS & Licensed Community Mental Health Professionals (Minneapolis and St. Paul)
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Licensed Program Supervisor - ARMHS & Licensed Community Mental Health Professionals (Minneapolis and St. Paul)
People Incorporated Mental Health Services
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$79k - $88k/yr
Master's degree in social work
501-1,000

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Community Health Program Intern
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Community Health Program Intern
Mobile Medical Response
Saginaw, Michigan
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Project Management
501-1,000

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Community Health Nurse Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Rochester Regional Health22
  • CAROLINA FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS12
  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation12
  • Ramboll8
  • Telecare Corporation8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services33
  • Education15
  • Technology & Software2
  • Government & Public Sector1
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in community health nurse jobs.

  • Active registered nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited program
  • Experience in community, public health, or home health nursing settings
  • Case management and care coordination across multidisciplinary teams
  • Familiarity with electronic health records and patient documentation systems
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home and field visits

Tips for Your Community Health Nurse Job Search

Tailor your resume to population focus

Community health nurse job listings often specify a target population, such as pediatric, geriatric, or unhoused communities. Reframe your resume for each posting to highlight the population you've served most, using the same language the employer uses.

Highlight case management and care coordination

Many community health nurse roles weight care coordination as heavily as clinical skills. Call out your experience managing caseloads, connecting patients to social services, and following up across care transitions, not just your bedside or clinical procedures.

Verify your certifications match state requirements

Licensure requirements vary by state, and some roles require a compact nursing license or specific public health certifications like PHN or CPHQ. Confirm your credentials are current and transferable before applying to roles in a new state.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists community health nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers for community health nurse roles commonly ask how you've handled a patient who refused care or how you've navigated a cultural or language barrier in the field. Prepare two or three detailed stories that show your clinical judgment outside a traditional clinical setting.

Negotiate for field support in your offer

Beyond base pay, community health nurses often overlook negotiating for mileage reimbursement, a phone or tablet stipend, or flexible scheduling for home visit routes. These terms are frequently adjustable, especially at nonprofits and county health departments.

Community Health Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most community health nurses?

The companies hiring the most community health nurses right now include Rochester Regional Health, CAROLINA FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, and Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federally qualified health centers and county public health departments consistently represent a large portion of active openings nationwide.

How many community health nurse jobs are remote?

About 49% of community health nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most community health work. Care coordination, case management documentation, and telehealth follow-up roles tend to offer the most flexibility for remote work arrangements within this field.

How do you become a community health nurse?

To become a community health nurse, you earn a BSN from an accredited nursing program, pass the NCLEX-RN to obtain your registered nurse license, and gain clinical experience, ideally in a hospital, home health, or outpatient setting. Many employers prefer or require a public health nursing certificate, which you can earn through your state health department or a nursing credentialing body after licensure.

Can you get a community health nurse job with little experience?

Some entry-level community health nurse roles are open to new RN graduates, particularly at county health departments, school health programs, and federally funded community health centers that offer structured orientation. Highlighting clinical rotations in community or public health settings, any volunteer work with underserved populations, and bilingual skills can strengthen your application when paid experience is limited.

What does the community health nurse interview process look like?

The interview process for a community health nurse role typically starts with a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with a nursing supervisor and a program manager. Expect scenario-based questions about patient refusal, cultural barriers, and prioritizing a high caseload. Some employers add a brief clinical scenario exercise or ask you to describe a home visit workflow before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to community health nurse jobs?

You can find and apply to community health nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that fit your credentials, location preference, and care focus, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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