Registered Nurse - Torrance State Hospital (2nd Shift)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The Department of Health and Human Services at Torrance State Hospital seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care, assess patient needs, guide interventions, and contribute to a safe, supportive environment for residents.

Key duties include patient assessment, care coordination, medication administration, accurate documentation, safety practices, and leading nursing personnel to deliver high-quality daily care.

Qualifications

• Active PA RN license required.
• Must obtain PA RN license if holding temporary permit within 1 year.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment of physical, mental, and behavioral health needs.
• Coordinate and organize nursing care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Record observations and treatment details in medical records.
• Follow safety, infection control, and crisis procedures.
• Lead nursing personnel and support staff in daily care activities.

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Medication administration

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

RN license in PA

Job description

THE POSITION

The Department of Health and Human Services at Torrance State Hospital is seeking hardworking and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. Torrance State Hospital offers their residents superior care.

THE POSITION

The Department of Health and Human Services at Torrance State Hospital is seeking hardworking and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. Torrance State Hospital offers their residents superior care.

If you are an ambitious, confident Registered Nurse committed to providing amazing resident care, this job is for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position centers on delivering professional nursing care and coordinating essential treatment services. You will help assess patient needs, guide nursing interventions, and contribute to a safe and supportive environment.

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

• Patient Assessment: Evaluate physical, mental, and behavioral health needs and note changes in status
• Care Coordination: Prescribe, organize, and assign nursing care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
• Medication Oversight: Administer medications and treatments while monitoring symptoms and responses
• Documentation Accuracy: Record observations, reports, and treatment details according to policy
• Safety Practices: Follow crisis management, infection control, and emergency procedures to maintain a secure environment
• Team Leadership: Guide and direct nursing personnel and support staff in daily care activities

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 (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) with 30-minute lunch.
  • Every other weekend off.
  • Travel and overtime as needed.
  • May change based on operational needs.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• 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

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.

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.