The Department of Human Services, Danville State Hospital provides dedicated, high-quality care to the people who call Danville State home. We are seeking hard-working, enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring Registered Nurses who are committed to providing exceptional care to our consumers.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate consumer care based on standards of nursing practice and standards of consumer care. You will assess consumers' physical, psychosocial and/or mental health status. You will also assess, record, report, and evaluate vital signs, symptoms, and reactions or responses to medication and treatment. Performing as a charge nurse, you will direct and coordinate nursing care delivery on an assigned unit, applying professional and psychiatric nursing concepts, techniques, and procedures in patient care.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• 12-hour shifts are available on 2nd shift (6 shifts of 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM along with 1 shift of 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM in a 2-week pay period), with 30-minute lunch.
• Rotating schedule with every other weekend off.
• Works holidays as assigned.
• May change based on operational needs.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• Overtime: As needed.
• FREE PARKING!
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONSNecessary 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.

• 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.

• 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.