Registered Nurse - Danville State Hospital (2nd Shift) (8 Hour Shifts)

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. Duties include assessing patients’ physical, psychosocial, and/or mental health status; utilizing nursing diagnosis and treatment to develop and implement individual treatment plans; documenting the consumer’s psychiatric component of nursing care in correlation with treatment plan performance goals; and, as charge nurse, directing and coordinating nursing care delivery on an assigned unit using professional and psychiatric nursing concepts, techniques, and procedures in patient care. Work Schedule and Additional Information Full‑time employment. The Department provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, and opportunities for career advancement. Positions are available 2nd shift (2:45 pm – 11:15 pm, 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 all criteria outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement are met. Schedule may change based on operational needs. Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Overtime: As needed. FREE PARKING! No telework option for this position. Newly hired employees in Pennsylvania will begin at the starting annual salary of $88,130.00 (before taxes). Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email; please check your inbox and spam folder. Required Experience, Training & Eligibility QUALIFICATIONS Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania. All employees with an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within one year, as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. If within 60 days of graduating from a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply; at appointment you must provide proof of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance. How to Apply Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Eligibility must be supported on the application (e.g., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you claim education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, attach a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date; late applications and/or missing required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools only for preparation. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or during interviews, is prohibited. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. For more information, visit and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, discuss your request 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. 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. Providing complete and accurate information is essential; incomplete data may lower your score or result in disqualification. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr