Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Salary

$94,240.00 - $134,162.00 Annually

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-51342-30431

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Clarks Summit St Hosp

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30431

Position Number

00253646

Union

SEIU - Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit

P4

Pay Group

ST10

Bureau / Division Code

00210777

Bureau / Division

Department of Human Services, Clarks Summit State Hospital

Worksite Address

1451 Hillside Drive

City

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18411

Contact Name

HHS Intake

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

A rewarding new career is waiting for you! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is looking for a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to join the Clinical Services team at Clarks Summit State Hospital. We are looking for someone who is caring, motivated, and confident in providing important medical services to our patients. If you want to make a real difference as part of a dedicated healthcare team, this is the place for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides medical care to adults and older patients by performing assessments, creating treatment plans, and coordinating care with a clinical team. As a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Assessment: Conduct patient histories, physical exams, and evaluations for complex health needs
• Diagnostic Tasks: Order and interpret lab tests, imaging studies, and consultations
• Treatment Planning: Develop care plans and prescribe appropriate medications or therapies
• Patient Monitoring: Observe patient progress during daily rounds and adjust care as needed
• Team Collaboration: Work with physicians, staff, patients, and families to coordinate care
• Emergency Response: Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies and follow established procedures

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may changed based on operational needs.
• Possible evening, weekends and holiday on-call responsibility.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Note : 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Conditions of Employment:

• You must be in possession of a valid CRNP certification in the Adult Care or Family Care specialty area as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Post Employment Requirement:

• You must obtain and maintain valid CRNP Prescriptive Authority Approval to prescribe and dispense drugs as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above 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 for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. 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 appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations 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 (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.