Registered PRN Nurse - Torrance State Hospital

Salary: $50.52 hourly Location: Westmoreland County, PA Job Type: Per Diem Job Number: CS-2026-49879-30480 Department: Department of Human Services Division: HS Torrance St Hosp Opening Date: 05/18/2026 Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern The Position The Department Health and Human Services at Torrance State Hospital is seeking hard working and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. Torrance State Hospital offers our residents superior care. If you are an ambitious, confident Registered Nurse committed to providing amazing resident care, this job is for you! Description of Work This position provides essential nursing care and supports residents by creating a safe and therapeutic environment. The work focuses on rehabilitative, supportive, restorative, skilled, and palliative nursing services. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties: Clinical Care : Deliver nursing services that support resident health and comfort Therapeutic Environment : Maintain conditions that promote safety and emotional well being Resident Support : Provide guidance and encouragement that enhance daily living Rehabilitative Focus : Apply practices that help residents strengthen skills and independence Quality Improvement : Contribute to ongoing efforts that elevate care standards Work Schedule and Additional Information: Per diem employment. Work hours : 8 hour shifts (7:00am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, and 11:00pm-7:30am) and 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am), scheduled 48 hours over 14 days to fill openings on the schedule, additional shifts available according to staffing. Must work 3 of the major holidays per year. May change based on operational needs. Overtime and travel: As needed. Free parking. Telework : No telework option. Salary : Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly wage of $50.52 (before taxes). Required Experience, Training & Eligibility Qualifications 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 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 a drug screening test. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Examination Information Completing the application serves as the 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. To ensure correct scoring, provide complete and accurate information; failure may result in a lower score or disqualification. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania