Registered Nurse - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Norristown, PA • 7h ago

THE POSITION

The Registered Nurse position at Norristown State Hospital offers a meaningful chance to support patients who rely on your care. This role allows you to use your clinical skills while making a real impact every day. You will join a dedicated team within the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. This is a place where your work truly matters.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Registered Nurses at Norristown State Hospital play a key role in assessing needs and delivering high quality care for individuals receiving treatment. They support patients through careful monitoring, teamwork, and clinical decision making. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

Patient Assessment: Evaluate physical, mental, and emotional status to guide care

Care Planning: Develop and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs

Medication Management: Prepare and administer ordered medications and treatments

Team Collaboration: Coordinate care and communicate with interdisciplinary staff

Safety Practices: Maintain safe environments and follow infection control measures

Crisis Response: Use approved techniques to respond to urgent situations

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.

Work hours are 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM (2nd shift), with a 30 minute lunch.

Rotating schedule, work weekends and holidays as assigned

Overtime and travel 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.

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.

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 $90,052.00 (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

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:

A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and a drug screening test.

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.

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