Registered Nurse - Danville State Hospital; 3rd Shift; Shifts

THE POSITION

Registered Nurse position at Danville State Hospital offers a chance to make a real difference each day. This role lets you support individuals who depend on skilled and compassionate care. You will join a facility that values teamwork, learning, and high‑quality service. Step into a career where your dedication can change lives.

This position provides professional nursing care to individuals who rely on skilled assessment and treatment. It involves working with a team to support physical, mental, and emotional health needs. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Nursing Assessment:
  Evaluate the physical, mental, and emotional status of consumers
• Care Planning:
  Develop and adjust treatment plans using nursing standards and facility guidelines
• Medication Oversight:
  Administer medications and monitor responses to treatment
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with interdisciplinary staff to coordinate care and share important observations
• Safety Practices:
  Follow crisis prevention, infection control, and safety procedures in all care settings
• Staff Guidance:
  Provide direction, support, and education to assigned personnel

• Full‑time employment.
• Positions are available on 3rd shift (11:00 pm–7:00 am, no lunch).
• Rotating schedule – work every other weekend and holidays as assigned.
• Shift differential for 3rd shift: $1.15 per hour.
• May change based on operational needs.
• Overtime:
  As needed.
• New hires may be eligible for a $1,000.00 retention incentive payment, provided all criteria outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement are met.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework:
  This position does not allow telework.
• Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $89,882.00 (before taxes).

• This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees with an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one‑year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• 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. At the time of appointment, you must provide proof of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of 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.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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.