Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor Norristown - Montgomery County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA

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Montgomery County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

THE POSITION:

Are you ready to meet new challenges and make a significant difference in a unique and diverse population? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor to be a part of our dynamic nursing team at Norristown State Hospital.

The Department is looking for individuals who are creative, energetic, and compassionate to provide essential nursing services to our consumers.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

As a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will direct, plan, and participate in the nursing care delivered to newly admitted and long-term consumers from the community criminal justice systems with a wide variety of acute and long-term psychiatric and behavioral disorders that require intensive inpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment.

You will communicate and collaborate on a regular basis with the Chief Nurse Executive, Nurse Manager 1, and the supervisors of the other shifts to provide consistent continuity of care and supervision.

You will be responsible for providing guidance, direction, and evaluation of subordinate staff's compliance with security and safety measures unique to the Forensic Center and serve as a resource person to nursing staff, nursing administration, members of the interdisciplinary team, and consumer support services.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Fulltime employment
Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM) with rotating on and off duty days, including weekends and holidays. May change based on operational needs.
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.

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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Multiple positions to be filled from this posting.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Three years as a Forensic Registered Nurse (commonwealth title);
or:
Four years of professional nursing experience providing care, treatment, custody, and control of psychiatric patients.

Special Requirements:

All positions require 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.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

A 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.

How to Apply:

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.

- you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test
once for this posting.

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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

**Employee Perk