Registered Nurse Supervisor (3rd Shift) - Wernersville State Hospital
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: CS-2026-50968-30430
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Wernersville St Hosp
Job classification: Registered Nurse Supervisor
Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy
Categories: Nursing
Summary
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-50968-30430. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JUNE 5, 2026 TO JUNE 18, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes while contributing to excellence in clinical care? As a Registered Nurse Supervisor with the Department of Human Services, you will support a dedicated team that cares for individuals with complex needs at Wernersville State Hospital. This role helps you grow as a leader while working in a supportive and mission-driven setting. You will guide staff, promote safety, and help maintain high-quality care. This position offers a rewarding way to use your experience to support both patients and staff.
Examples of duties
This position provides leadership and guidance to nursing staff to support safe, effective, and therapeutic patient care. The work helps maintain strong communication, consistent care practices, and a positive treatment environment. As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:
- Nursing Leadership: Supervise daily nursing care and guide staff across multiple patient care areas
- Staff Support: Provide training, orientation, and ongoing development for nursing personnel
- Care Coordination: Communicate with leaders, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care
- Safe Environment: Maintain a therapeutic setting and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures
- Investigative Duties: Conduct patient abuse investigations following required guidelines and expectations
- Record Oversight: Prepare reports, maintain documentation, and complete evaluations and assessments
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-hour work week
- Work hours during training will be 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. After training, you will work the 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM), with a 30-minute lunch and rotating days off during the week. You will also be required to work every third weekend.
- 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
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years as a 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 and treatment services consistent with those needed for individuals with a mental or physical injury or illness and/or a developmental disability.
Special Requirements:
- You must possess 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.
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