Registered Nurse - Danville State Hospital; 1st & 2nd Shift; Shifts

About

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.

• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, and mental health status and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Document psychiatric nursing care in correlation with treatment plan performance goals.
• Serve as charge nurse, directing and coordinating nursing care delivery on an assigned unit using professional psychiatric nursing concepts and procedures.

• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• For those with a temporary practice permit, obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within one (1) year as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• Must have a current, valid Pennsylvania temporary practice permit or Registered Nurse license at the time of appointment.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

• Full‑time employment.
• Excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave, holidays, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Shifts:
• 1st shift: 6 shifts at 6:45 am–7:15 pm plus 1 shift at 6:45 am–3:15 pm (2‑week pay period, 30‑minute lunch).
• 2nd shift: 6 shifts at 6:45 pm–7:15 am plus 1 shift at 2:45 pm–11:15 pm (30‑minute lunch). 2nd shift receives $1.25 /hour shift differential.
• Rotating schedule, every other weekend, and holidays as assigned.
• New hires may be eligible for a $1,000.00 retention incentive payment if all criteria outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement are met.
• May change based on operational needs.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• Overtime:
  As needed.
• FREE PARKING.
• Telework:
  Not available for this position.
• Selected candidates who are new to employment in Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $88,130.00 (before taxes).
• Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email; please check spam folders.

• Conditional offer of employment requires completion of a medical examination and drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act, which requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; eligibility must be demonstrated on the application.
• If claiming education, attach unofficial college transcripts for acceptance toward meeting minimum requirements.
• Applications must be submitted by the closing date; late applications will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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.