Night Shift Nurse Manager: Psychiatric Care Leader

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, seeks a Nurse Manager 1 to lead nursing services at Clarks Summit State Hospital, guiding staff and upholding high-quality psychiatric care in a safe environment.

You will oversee treatment standards, support investigations, and promote professional development while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for ongoing quality improvements. This is a full-time night-shift role supporting patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Two years as a Registered Nurse Supervisor or three years as a Registered Nurse Instructor in a mental/physical health facility.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, nursing education, or nursing administration; master's may substitute for up to one year.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training including supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Oversight: coordinate nursing services, evaluate care, ensure treatment standards.
• Staff Leadership: direct nursing personnel, guide performance, support education and training.
• Care Coordination: align treatment plans with interdisciplinary staff and quality improvement.
• Safety Response: address safety concerns and support abuse reporting procedures.
• Documentation Review: assess records and treatment plans for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Operational Support: participate in meetings, investigations, and administrative reviews.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing (substitution)

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, seeks a Nurse Manager 1 to lead nursing services at Clarks Summit State Hospital, guiding staff and upholding high-quality psychiatric care in a safe environment.

You will oversee treatment standards, support investigations, and promote professional development while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for ongoing quality improvements. This is a full-time night-shift role supporting patient well-being.