Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor 3rd Shift - Norristown State Hospital
Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor 3rd Shift - Norristown State Hospital
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Take your nursing career to new heights with an exceptional opportunity at the Department of Human Services! We are seeking a passionate and skilled Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor to join our dynamic nursing team at Norristown State Hospital. If you are a compassionate professional driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients apply today and start your next rewarding chapter with us!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will oversee and participate in the care of patients from the community criminal justice system who have diverse psychiatric and behavioral conditions requiring intensive inpatient evaluation and treatment. You will collaborate with staff to ensure consistent care and supervision offering guidance direction and evaluating compliance with forensic center safety protocols. You will serve as an essential resource for nursing staff administration interdisciplinary teams and support services while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. Additionally you will provide continuous education and training for personnel and maintain compliance with hospital nursing and forensic policies and procedures.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 3rd shift 11:15 PM to 7:15 AM) with rotating on and off duty days including weekends and holidays.
- Overtime and travel: As needed
- May change based on operational needs.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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 Forensic 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 treatment custody and control of psychiatric patients.
Special Requirements:
This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
If you possess an active temporary practice permit you 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.
- 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 and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
