Registered Nurse Supervisor

THE POSITION

Take the next step in your nursing career! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is seeking a dependable and compassionate Registered Nurse Supervisor to lead our nursing staff at Selinsgrove Center. The work you accomplish daily will help us continue to support people with intellectual disabilities in achieving their personal life goals in an effort to lead an everyday life. Apply today and become an integral member of our team while making a positive difference in the lives of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center! 


 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for planning, evaluating, supervising, and providing nursing services as necessary at Selinsgrove Center. Your work will involve developing and implementing treatment for assigned individuals, planning and evaluating the administration of nursing services, and directing non-professional staff in the provision of health and related services. You will plan and organize work to ensure comprehensive nursing services are provided to people residing in your assigned area. You will also audit the delivery of nursing services and related health maintenance and restoration activities, as well as perform risk management reviews from a nursing perspective. Another one of your duties will include participating in the development and implementation of Center policies and procedures. Additionally, you will participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, serving as a resource to nursing staff and other members of the team.

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 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, rotating schedule including every other weekend, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking!
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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:

• All positions require 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.

Legal Requirements: 

• A conditional offer of employment will require 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).
• 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. 

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.