Registered Nurse Supervisor (3rd Shift) - Wernersville State Hospital

About the role

This position provides leadership and guidance to nursing staff to support safe, effective, and therapeutic patient care. The work helps maintain strong communication, consistent care practices, and a positive treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Leadership: Supervise daily nursing care and guide staff across multiple patient care areas
• Staff Support: Provide training, orientation, and ongoing development for nursing personnel
• Care Coordination: Communicate with leaders, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care
• Safe Environment: Maintain a therapeutic setting and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures
• Investigative Duties: Conduct patient abuse investigations following required guidelines and expectations
• Record Oversight: Prepare reports, maintain documentation, and complete evaluations and assessments

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years as a Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Four years of professional nursing experience providing care and treatment services consistent with those needed for individuals with a mental or physical injury or illness and/or a developmental disability.
• Special Requirements: 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.