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Registered Nurse - Southeast Youth Development Center, Montgomery County

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Human Services

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$92,052 - $109,766

per year

Closes

February 9, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing hands-on nursing care to at-risk youth in a residential facility, including handling medications, monitoring health symptoms, and coordinating with doctors for treatments.

It's a full-time role with rotating shifts in a 24/7 setting, offering a chance to make a positive impact on young people.

Ideal candidates are compassionate nurses who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to youth welfare.

Key Requirements

  • Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
  • Ability to provide direct clinical nursing care, including emergent, acute, and chronic care
  • Experience administering medications, treatments, and monitoring vital signs and reactions
  • Willingness to work shift rotations (day, evening, holidays) in a 24/7 facility with 8-hour shifts
  • Commitment to working on-site at Southeast Youth Development Center in Montgomery County, PA (no telework)
  • Reliability for overtime and travel as needed
  • Compassionate and enthusiastic approach to caring for at-risk youth

Full Job Description

The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, Southeast Youth Development Center (SYDC) provides dedicated, high-quality care to at-risk youth residents. We are seeking hard-working, enthusiastic, compassionate, and reliable individuals who are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents for our new facility located in Montgomery County.


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Requirements

You will provide direct clinical nursing care and emergent, acute, and chronic care to residents of SYDC and make appropriate referrals to the facility physician/CRNP, dentist, and psychiatrist. You will administer prescribed medications/treatments and observe, interpret, record, and report symptoms, vital signs, and reactions to medications and treatment regimes.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the
position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment.
  • Work schedule consists of shift work in a 24/7 operation to include day, evening and holiday rotation; 10 working days in 14 day period. 8-hour shifts including:
    • 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    • 30 minute duty-free lunch
  • Overtime: As needed.
  • Travel: As needed.
  • Shift work: Yes
  • May change based on operational needs.
  • FREE PARKING!
  • Must be willing to accept employment at Southeast Youth Development Center and commute to this location in Collegeville, Montgomery County.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
  • Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $92,052.00 (before taxes).
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary 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.
  • If you are within 60 days of graduating from a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply for this job posting.

    At the time of appointment to a position, you must show proof of possession of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:
  • A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening test.
  • This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
    • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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.

  • 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.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/26/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5207274