Registered Nurse Supervisor - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services seeks a Registered Nurse Supervisor to lead nursing staff at Clarks Summit State Hospital and coordinate patient care. The role emphasizes safe, high-quality treatment and strong communication.

You will supervise nursing personnel, guide staff in meeting professional standards, and collaborate with leadership to ensure consistent care across units. Full-time schedule 3:00 PM–11:30 PM with rotating days; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires active RN license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience or 4 years in relevant nursing care.
• Must meet Pennsylvania state requirements for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing personnel in patient care and treatment delivery.
• Coordinate care across units to ensure continuity and safety.
• Identify and assess physical, psychosocial, and mental health needs of patients.
• Provide orientation, education, and coaching to nursing staff.
• Monitor care practices and ensure adherence to nursing standards.
• Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams for consistent care.

Skills

Staff supervision

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Are you ready to guide skilled nursing staff as a Registered Nurse Supervisor with the Department of Human Services? This role gives you an opportunity to support quality care at Clarks Summit State Hospital. You will help maintain safe and steady treatment services for individuals who depend on professional support. Step into a leadership position where your communication and nursing expertise make a strong impact every day.

This role focuses on supervising nursing staff and coordinating care across multiple units to maintain safe and consistent treatment services. You help ensure continuity of nursing care, support communication, and guide staff in meeting professional standards. As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Direct nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care and treatment services
• Care Coordination: Support communication between shifts to maintain continuity and a safe environment
• Needs Assessment: Guide staff in identifying and assessing physical, psychosocial, and mental health needs
• Training Support: Provide orientation, education, and coaching to nursing department personnel
• Quality Oversight: Monitor care practices, review documentation, and help ensure adherence to nursing standards
• Team Collaboration: Work with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support consistent and effective care

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with rotating days off, working weekends and holidays as assigned, and a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on the operational needs of the hospital.
• Overtime and travel: As needed
• 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.

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:

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.