Registered Nurse - Clarks Summit State Hospital (2nd & 3rd shifts)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 88,130 - 109,767; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Free parking

Job summary

A state government agency in Clarks Summit is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to provide high-quality care at the Clarks Summit State Hospital. This position is full-time, permanent, offering a salary range of $88,130.00 - $109,767.00 annually. Candidates must hold a PA RN license and have the ability to work flexible shifts. Applicants will enjoy great benefits, career advancement opportunities, and additional perks like free parking. The role does not permit telework and requires dedicated individuals committed to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have an active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Temporary practice permit must be converted to a Registered Nurse license within one year.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate consumer care based on nursing standards.
• Provide high-quality care to patients.
• Work second and third shifts with rotating days off.

Skills

Registered Nursing

Patient Care

Compassionate care

Education

Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Salary

$88,130.00 - $109,767.00 Annually

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-45441-30420

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Clarks Summit St Hosp

Opening Date

04/01/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

SEIU - Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit

P4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00210777

Bureau / Division

Department of Human Services/Clarks Summit State Hospital

Worksite Address

1451 Hillside Drive

City

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18411

Contact Name

HHS Intake

Contact Email

[e-mail]

The Position

The Department of Human Services, Clarks Summit State Hospital provides dedicated, high-quality care to the people who call Clarks Summit their home. We are seeking hard-working, enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring individuals who are committed to providing exceptional care to our consumers.

Description of Work

You will plan, implement, and evaluate consumer care based on standards of nursing practice and standards of consumer care.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) and 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM).
• Rotating days off, work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May change based on operational needs.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• Overtime: As needed.
• FREE PARKING!
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $88,130.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

• Necessary Special Requirements:

• This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit 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.
• If you are within 60 days of graduating from a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply for this job posting. At the time of appointment to a position, you must show proof of possession of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.

How to Apply

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.