Registered Nurse; 2nd Shift - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

As a Registered Nurse with the Department of Health and Human Services, you will play a key part in improving lives at Torrance State Hospital. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to support patients through skilled and compassionate care, and you will join a team that works together to create a safe and healing environment. The role encourages growth, teamwork, and a strong sense of purpose.

This position plays an important role in providing nursing care and supporting patient treatment at Torrance State Hospital. The work focuses on promoting safety, wellness, and daily progress for each patient.

• Patient Assessment:
  Evaluate patient conditions and monitor changes to guide care planning
• Therapeutic Support:
  Promote healing by maintaining a safe and structured environment
• Care Coordination:
  Work with the treatment team to plan, adjust, and document patient care needs
• Medication Management:
  Administer medications and observe reactions to ensure patient safety
• Team Leadership:
  Guide staff during daily routines and model professional nursing practices
• Health
  
  Education:
  
  Teach and support patients in developing daily living and wellness skills

• Full-time employment
• Work hours:
  
  2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) with a 30‑minute lunch
• Every other weekend off
• Travel and overtime as needed
• Schedule may change based on operational needs
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting
• FREE PARKING
• Benefits: excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave, holidays, and career advancement opportunities
• Telework:
  This position does not offer telework
• Salary:
  Starting annual salary of $92,052.00 (before taxes) for new employees in Pennsylvania

• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
• If holding a temporary practice permit, must obtain licensure within 1 year as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title
• If within 60 days of graduating from an approved nursing school, must provide proof of a current temporary practice permit or PA RN license at appointment
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

• Satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening is required for a conditional offer
• Position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act, requiring criminal history clearance (State Police and FBI)

• Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed – information must be provided on the application to demonstrate eligibility
• Transcripts may be required to verify education claims
• All application materials must be submitted by the posting closing date
• Failure to comply may eliminate you from consideration
• Use of generative AI tools is permitted only for preparation; misrepresentation is prohibited

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local jobs

• Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) available for hearing or speech disabilities
• Requests for accommodations should be discussed with the interviewer before the 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.