Registered Nurse - Clarks Summit State Hospital; 2nd & 3rd shifts

Registered Nurse - Clarks Summit State Hospital (2nd & 3rd shifts)

The Department of Human Services, Clarks Summit State Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality care to residents. We invite hard‑working, compassionate, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and deliver exceptional care to our consumers.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate consumer care based on nursing practice standards.

• Full‑time employment.
• Salary:
  Starting annual salary of $88,130.00 for new employment in Pennsylvania.
• Benefits:
  Pay increases, paid leave and holidays, opportunities for career advancement.
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM) and 3rd shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Rotating days off; work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Ongoing overtime as needed.
• Free parking available.
• Telework:
  Not available for this position.
• Retention Incentive:
  Eligible for a $1,000 retention incentive if criteria met.

• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Employees with an active temporary practice permit must obtain RN licensure within one year.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Recent graduates within 60 days of completing a state‑approved nursing program may apply.

• Position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act, requiring satisfactory criminal history reports (PA State Police and FBI clearance).
• Conditional offer will require a medical examination and drug screening.

• Resume, cover letter, and other documents are not reviewed. Provide eligibility details in the application.
• Attach unofficial transcripts if applying based on education.
• Submit application before the posting closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• 711 for hearing and speech disabilities.

• The application and supplemental questions constitute the exam.
• Your score reflects the information you provide and is valid only for this posting.
• Complete and accurate information is required; incomplete responses may reduce your score or disqualify you.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Results will be emailed.

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.