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Salary $89,882.00 - $111,956.00 Annually Location Montour County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-52173-30420 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Danville St Hosp Opening Date 07/01/2026 Closing Date 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 30420 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union SEIU Healthcare PA Bargaining Unit P4 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00210872 Bureau / Division Department of Human Services/Danville State Hospital Worksite Address 50 Kirkbride Drive City Danville, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17821 Contact Name HHS Intake Contact Email THE POSITION The Registered Nurse position at Danville State Hospital offers a chance to make a real difference each day. This role lets you support individuals who depend on skilled and compassionate care. You will join an agency that values teamwork, learning, and high-quality service. Step into a career where your dedication can change lives. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position provides professional nursing care to individuals who rely on skilled assessment and treatment. It involves working with a team to support physical, mental, and emotional health needs. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties: Nursing Assessment: Evaluate the physical, mental, and emotional status of consumers Care Planning: Develop and adjust treatment plans using nursing standards and facility guidelines Medication Oversight: Administer medications and monitor responses to treatment Team Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary staff to coordinate care and share important observations Safety Practices: Follow crisis prevention, infection control, and safety procedures in all care settings Staff Guidance: Provide direction, support, and education to assigned personnel Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Positions are available on 2nd shift (6 shifts of 6:45pm-7:15am along with 1 shift of 2:45pm to 11:15pm, 30 minute lunch). Rotating schedule, work every other weekend, and holidays as assigned. 2nd shift receives $1.25/hour shift differential 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. May change based on operational needs. Overtime: As needed. 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. Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $88,982.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Ne cessary 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. 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). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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.