Registered Nurse - Clarks Summit State Hospital (2nd & 3rd shifts)
About the role
The Registered Nurse role at Clarks Summit State Hospital offers a meaningful way to support patients while growing your career. You will join a team that values safety, compassion, and professional excellence. This position gives you the chance to make a real impact every day.
Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment: Evaluate patient conditions, identify needs and determine appropriate nursing interventions
- Care Coordination: Guide and support nursing staff to ensure consistent delivery of quality care
- Environment Safety: Monitor the unit to maintain a safe and therapeutic space for all patients
- Meditation Management: Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established standards
- Direct Support: Assist patients with daily living tasks and participate in therapeutic interactions
- Communication Duties: Document care activities and share important updates with the treatment team
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment. Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) and 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM). Rotating days off, work weekends and holidays as assigned. May change based on operational needs.
Benefits
The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. FREE PARKING!
Pay
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).
Schedule
As needed.
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
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. A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.