Registered Nurse - Danville State Hospital; 2nd Shift; Shifts

Position

The 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, and you will join an agency 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.

• 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 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 2nd shift (6 shifts of 6:45 pm–7:15 am, one shift of 2:45 pm–11:15 pm, 30‑minute lunch). Rotating schedule; work every other weekend and holidays as assigned.
• 2nd shift receives $1.25/hour shift differential.
• New hires may be eligible for a $1,000.00 retention incentive payment if they meet criteria in the current collective bargaining agreement.
• Overtime as needed.
• Free parking.
• Benefits include excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework:
  Not applicable.
• New employees who are new to employment in Pennsylvania begin at a starting annual salary of $88,982.00 (before taxes).

• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Employees with an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure within one year as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

• Philadelphia residency requirement currently waived.
• Graduating within 60 days of a nursing program approved by the Board is eligible to apply, but must show proof of a valid temporary practice permit or RN license at appointment.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer requires satisfactory medical examination and drug screening.
• Falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act: requires submission of satisfactory criminal history reports, including state police and FBI clearance.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Supporting information must be provided on the application.
• If you are citing education in answers, attach college transcripts (official or unofficial).
• Applications must be submitted by the closing date. Late applications are not accepted.
• Failure to comply may eliminate you from consideration.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify is prohibited.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.

• Completing the application and supplemental questions serves as the exam.
• Score is based on the information provided. The score is valid for this posting only.
• Incomplete or inaccurate information may lower score or result in disqualification.
• Only one application/test allowed per posting.
• Results will be emailed.

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.