What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Danville State Hospital (2nd Shift) (8 Hour Shifts) position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
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.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
You will provide professional nursing care and treatment services. Such duties will include assessing the patients' physical, psychosocial, and/or mental health status, as well as utilizing nursing diagnosis and treatment in developing and implementing an individual treatment plan. You will document the consumer's psychiatric component of nursing care in correlation with treatment plan performance goals. 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.
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.
- The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
- Positions are available 2nd shift (2:45pm to 11:15pm, 30 minute lunch)
- 2nd shift receives $1.25/hour shift differential
- Rotating schedule, work every other weekend, and holidays as assigned.
- New hires may be eligible for a $1,000.00 Retention Incentive Payment, provided you meet all criteria outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- May change based on operational needs.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
- Overtime: As needed.
- FREE PARKING!
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $88,130.00 (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.
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Work Location: In person
Salary : $88,130