Registered Nurse - South Mountain Restoration Center (2nd & 3rd Shift)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; South Mountain (PA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Registered Nurse at South Mountain Restoration Center in Franklin County, PA. The RN provides skilled nursing care in a long-term setting, performing assessments, coordinating care, administering medications, and maintaining documentation to ensure high-quality service.

Work full-time on 2nd or 3rd shift with rotating weekends/holidays. Starting salary ranges from $93,888 to $111,956 annually, with comprehensive benefits and free parking.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Must obtain RN licensure within one year if holding a temporary permit.
• PA residency waiver applies for this title.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate resident conditions and determine care needs based on observations.
• Coordinate nursing interventions and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments and monitor resident responses.
• Guide and supervise non-professional nursing staff with on-the-job training.
• Prepare clear written and oral reports to support communication and compliance.
• Apply infection control and emergency procedures to maintain a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Resident assessment

Care coordination

Medication administration

Documentation

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse license (PA)

Job description

Salary: $93,888.00 - $111,956.00 Annually

Location: Franklin County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-52343-30420

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS So Mtn Rstrtn

Opening Date: 07/01/2026

Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 30420

Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union: SEIU - Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit: P4

Pay Group: ST08

Bureau / Division Code: 00210882

Bureau / Division: Department of Human Services/South Mountain Restoration Center

Worksite Address: 10058 South Mountain Road

City: South Mountain, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17261

Contact Name: Tawnyia McKenrick

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Registered Nurse at South Mountain Restoration Center helps create a caring and steady environment for residents. This role gives you the chance to support individuals who depend on skilled, thoughtful nursing every day. You will join a team that values compassion and teamwork. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers a place where your dedication can truly make a difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides skilled nursing care in a long term care setting, ensuring that residents receive safe and appropriate treatment. The role requires careful assessment, teamwork, and a commitment to high quality service. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Resident Assessment: Evaluate resident conditions and determine care needs based on ongoing observations
• Care Coordination: Organize and guide nursing interventions and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
• Medication Oversight: Administer medications and treatments accurately while monitoring resident responses
• Staff Guidance: Support and direct non professional nursing staff through instruction and on the job training
• Documentation Accuracy: Prepare clear written and oral reports to support communication and compliance
• Safety Practices: Maintain a therapeutic environment by applying infection control and emergency response procedures

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.
• Work hours are 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, 30-minute lunch) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, no lunch).
• Rotating on and off duty days including weekends and holidays.
• Rotation includes every other weekend off.
• Overtime and travel 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.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $93,888.00 (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

• 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 a drug screening test.
• 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.

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.

• 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.

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

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.