Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Position At Wernersville State HospitalJoin the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients who rely on your care at the Wernersville State Hospital. This role offers the chance to apply your clinical skills in a supportive environment that values teamwork and compassion. You will help strengthen patient well-being while growing your own professional experience in a dynamic setting.This role focuses on providing professional nursing care and treatment services while supporting patient needs in a clinical setting. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:Patient Assessment: Assess patient physical, psychosocial, and mental health statusCare Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using nursing diagnosis and treatment methodsClinical Coordination: Coordinate and delegate nursing care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teamsMedication Oversight: Administer and track medications and evaluate responses to treatmentStaff Support: Provide education, guidance, and on the job training to non professional nursing personnelCommunication Practices: Use therapeutic communication and maintain daily clinical documentationWork Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours during training: 1st shift, 7:00am - 3:30pmWork Hours: 2nd shift (3:20 PM - 11:20 PM) - Sunday through SaturdayTwo paid 15 minute breaksBeginning September 12, 2026, work hours will be 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM with a 30 minute lunch break4-week pattern - work every other weekend and holidays as assignedOvertime: As needed. Subject to emergency call in.May change based on operational needs.More than one position may be filled by this posting.FREE PARKING!The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $93,888.00 (before taxes).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.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.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.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 of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.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. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.