Registered Nurse Supervisor (3rd Shift) - Torrance State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Torrance (PA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through Torrance State Hospital seeks an RN Supervisor to lead nursing teams, ensure safe patient care, and coordinate treatment plans. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, staff development, and policy adherence in a high‑reliability health environment.

The position requires a PA RN license with 3 years RN experience or 4 years relevant nursing experience, and includes a 7:00 PM–7:00 AM rotating schedule with weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Active PA registered nurse license.
• Three years RN experience or four years nursing experience in relevant settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to nursing staff across treatment areas.
• Oversee nursing performance, evaluations, and staff development.
• Ensure environmental safety, infection control, and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate patient treatment goals with interdisciplinary teams and shift communications.
• Handle staffing, leave, reports, and documentation.
• Ensure policy compliance and address grievances and discipline.

Job description

Salary

$102,526.00 - $127,834.00 Annually

Location

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59365-30430

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Torrance St Hosp

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30430

Position Number

00014994

Union

OPEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

Bargaining Unit

P5

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00210973

Bureau / Division

Torrance State Hospital

Worksite Address

121 Longview Drive

City

Torrance, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15779

Contact Name

Sandra Schleicher

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Become a Registered Nurse Supervisor with the Department of Human Services at Torrance State Hospital and bring your leadership skills to a team that makes a meaningful impact every day. Inspire nursing staff, strengthen teamwork, and help maintain an environment where patients can thrive. This role gives you the opportunity to use your expertise to elevate care and support positive outcomes. Step into a dedicated team that celebrates your service and your commitment to excellence.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides leadership to nursing staff and supports safe, consistent patient care across treatment areas. As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Care Leadership: Guide clinical care processes to maintain safe, therapeutic services across units
• Staff Supervision: Oversee nursing performance, complete evaluations, and support skill development
• Safety Enforcement: Maintain environmental safety, monitor infection control standards, and follow emergency health and safety procedures
• Team Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment goals and ensure communications between shifts
• Administrative Management: Handle staffing needs, leave requests, reports, and documentation requirements
• Policy Compliance: Apply regulations and address concerns related to complaints, grievances, and discipline

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays during a 2-week period. You will have every other weekend off and 2 additional days off.
• 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 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 and treatment services consistent with those needed for individuals with a mental or physical injury or illness and/or a developmental disability.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess 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.
• 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.