Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor - Torrance State Hospital (2nd Shift)

Full Job Description

Are you ready to elevate your nursing career by stepping into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise shapes a secure and transformative therapeutic environment? The Torrance State Hospital Regional Forensic Psychiatric Center offers an exciting opportunity to bridge advanced clinical practice with specialized forensic oversight in a highly collaborative, prestigious setting. This role is designed for dedicated professionals who thrive on mentorship and seek to influence psychiatric care through high-level advocacy. Bring your leadership vision to a team that prioritizes excellence and professional growth—apply today!

Requirements

As a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight. Collaborating closely with the Nurse Manager, Chief Forensic Executive, and peer supervisors, you will ensure seamless continuity of care and consistent operational standards. Your daily presence will serve as a vital resource for nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team, fostering a culture of professional support and clinical excellence. In this role, you will be responsible for the direct supervision and evaluation of a diverse team, including Forensic Registered Nurses and Forensic Security Employees. You will ensure strict adherence to the specialized safety protocols unique to a forensic environment and oversee the progress of Forensic Security Employee trainees by reviewing and certifying their competencies. Dedicated to patient advocacy, you will evaluate all nursing services to guarantee that every patient receives active, high-quality treatment. By planning and directing the delivery of care across multiple units, you will maintain a secure, therapeutic environment that balances safety measures with compassionate, recovery-oriented leadership.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM (2nd shift), rotating on and off duty days, with a 30-minute lunch. In a 2 week period, you will have every other weekend off and 2 other days off during this time period. This may change based on operational needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years as a Forensic Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional nursing experience providing care, treatment, custody, and control of psychiatric patients.

Special Requirements:

• The position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• If you possess an active temporary practice permit, you 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:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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.

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.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• 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.
• Your results will be provided via email.