Nurse Manager 1 (3rd Shift) - Wernersville State Hospital

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the health and well-being of some of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable individuals?

The Department of Human Services is seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Manager to join our dedicated nursing team.

In this vital leadership role, you will oversee and coordinate the delivery of high-quality nursing care and treatment for consumers at Wernersville State Hospital (WeSH), ensuring a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead with purpose, inspire a team of professionals, and contribute to meaningful outcomes in a mission-driven setting.

If you are a motivated health care leader ready to advance your career while making a profound impact, we encourage you to apply today.

Requirements

In this position, you will lead the planning, organization, direction, coordination, and evaluation of nursing service operations at WeSH.

You will ensure the continuity and quality of patient care by overseeing nursing services that align with established policies, procedures, professional standards, and individualized treatment plans.

Your responsibilities will include evaluating nursing care and treatment practices to ensure compliance with medical, psychiatric, and nursing protocols while promoting optimal patient outcomes.

You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care, support quality improvement initiatives, and uphold risk management standards.

As a leader, you will guide and supervise nursing staff in the delivery of professional, patient-centered care, fostering excellence in clinical practice.

Additionally, you will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of nursing policies and procedures while promoting staff development through ongoing education and training opportunities.

Serving as a key resource for nursing personnel and other disciplines, you will play an integral role in advancing the overall quality and effectiveness of patient care.

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 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM), Sunday - Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your work schedule may change based on operational needs
• Overtime: As needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• Two years as a Registered Nurse Supervisor or three years as a Registered Nurse Instructor (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration) in a facility providing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability; or

Six years of professional nursing experience, which includes one year in a supervisory or consultative capacity providing nursing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability; and a bachelor's degree in nursing, nursing education, or nursing administration.

A master's degree in nursing, nursing education, or nursing administration may be substituted for up to one year of the required general professional nursing work experience; or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year in a supervisory or consultative capacity providing nursing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires 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:

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).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

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.