Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor (2nd Shift) - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, Norristown State Hospital, is seeking a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor to lead a specialized nursing team serving patients with complex psychiatric needs.

You will oversee clinical practice, support staff through orientation and ongoing education, coordinate safety protocols, and participate in quality improvement initiatives in a secure treatment setting.

Qualifications

• Three years as a Forensic Registered Nurse or four years of professional nursing experience with psychiatric patients.
• Requires active Pennsylvania RN license; temporary permit must be converted within one year.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing staff to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Monitor clinical practices and address safety or treatment concerns.
• Provide orientation, coaching, and ongoing education to staff.

Skills

Staff leadership

Clinical oversight

Training & coaching

Communication

Emergency response

Education

RN licensure

Job description

$102,526.00 - $127,834.00 Annually

Montgomery County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-59926-30429

Department of Human Services

HS Norristown St Hosp

10/06/2026

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

30429

00000219

OPEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

P5

ST09

00210671

Norristown State Hospital

1415 Sterigere Street

Norristown, Pennsylvania

19401

Talent Management Section

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THE POSITION

Are you inspired to lead compassionate care as a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor with the Department of Human Services? This role allows you to guide a dedicated nursing team that supports patients with complex psychiatric and behavioral needs at Norristown State Hospital. You help create a safe and healing environment where patients receive the focused treatment they require. Take this opportunity to bring strong leadership that strengthens both patient care and team success.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on leading nursing staff who care for patients with acute and long-term psychiatric needs within a secure treatment setting. As a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Leadership: Guide, evaluate, and support nursing personnel to ensure safe and effective patient care
• Care Oversight: Monitor clinical practices and help resolve safety or treatment concerns across patient care areas
• Training Support: Provide orientation, coaching, and ongoing education to nursing and forensic staff
• Communication Management: Share essential information with staff through meetings, reports, and daily interactions
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to psychiatric emergencies to reduce the need for restraint or seclusion
• Quality Improvement: Participate in facility committees and improvement activities to strengthen patient care services

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM) with rotating on and off duty days that include weekends and holidays, along with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime may be required and subject to emergency call-in situations.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years as a Forensic Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional nursing experience providing care, treatment, custody, and control of psychiatric patients.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• If you possess an active temporary practice permit, you must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.