Registered Nurse - Danville State Hospital (3rd Shift) (8 Hour Shifts)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Danville (PA); In loco; USD 81.000 - 99.000; Tempo pieno

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Free parking

Retention incentive

Descrizione del lavoro

Danville State Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care for individuals needing skilled assessment and treatment. You will work with a collaborative team to support physical, mental, and emotional health needs.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, care planning, medication oversight, and coordinating with interdisciplinary staff. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and staff guidance within a state government setting.

Competenze

• Active license as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• If holding a temporary practice permit, licensure as a PA RN must be obtained within one year.

Mansioni

• Assess physical, mental, and emotional status of consumers.
• Develop and adjust care plans using nursing standards and facility guidelines.
• Administer medications and monitor responses to treatment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and document observations.
• Follow infection control, safety procedures and crisis-prevention practices.
• Provide direction, support, and education to assigned staff.

Conoscenze

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

Staff education

Formazione

Active PA RN license

Strumenti

Electronic Health Records

Descrizione del lavoro

The Registered Nurse position at Danville State Hospital offers a chance to make a real difference each day. This role lets you support individuals who depend on skilled and compassionate care. You will join an agency that values teamwork, learning, and high-quality service. Step into a career where your dedication can change lives.

This position provides professional nursing care to individuals who rely on skilled assessment and treatment. It involves working with a team to support physical, mental, and emotional health needs.

As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Nursing Assessment: Evaluate the physical, mental, and emotional status of consumers
• Care Planning: Develop and adjust treatment plans using nursing standards and facility guidelines
• Medication Oversight: Administer medications and monitor responses to treatment
• Team Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary staff to coordinate care and share important observations
• Safety Practices: Follow crisis prevention, infection control, and safety procedures in all care settings
• Staff Guidance: Provide direction, support, and education to assigned personnel

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.
• Positions are available on 3rd shift:
  • 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, no lunch
  • Rotating schedule, work every other weekend, and holidays as assigned.
  • 3rd shift receives $1.15/hour shift differential
• New hires may be eligible for a $1,000.00 Retention Incentive Payment, provided you meet all criteria outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• May change based on operational needs.
• Overtime: As needed.
• FREE PARKING!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $89,882.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

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

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

• 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.