Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Torrance State Hospital

Start the next chapter of your career! Join the Department of Human Services (DHS) at Torrance State Hospital as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and contribute to meaningful patient care every day. This role offers the chance to support patients with complex needs while working alongside a dedicated medical team. You will help shape treatment plans that make a real difference in patient lives.

Step into a position where your skills and compassion support a healthier future for your community.

In this position, you will support the delivery of medical and psychiatric care for patients receiving treatment within a designated service area. You will promote effective assessment, planning, and coordination of care. As a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Evaluation – Conduct medical assessments and diagnostic evaluations
• Clinical Documentation – Complete required patient records in alignment with DHS and hospital standards
• Treatment Leadership – Direct and participate in treatment team activities to guide care planning
• Medical Monitoring – Review laboratory findings, diagnostic reports, and clinical data to identify notable conditions
• Care Coordination – Communicate with families, staff, and community partners to support treatment goals
• Discharge Planning – Prepare summaries and coordinate with service units to ensure continuity of care

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch
• Telework – You will not have the option to telework in this position
• Salary – In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable

• Valid certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• Valid CRNP certification in the Adult Care or Family Care specialty area as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• Valid CRNP Prescriptive Authority Approval to prescribe and dispense drugs as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
• Ability to perform essential job functions

• 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

• Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (for 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.