Veterans Rn Jobs in Warren, PA (NOW HIRING)

Registered Nurse at Warren State Hospital offers you the chance to make a real difference every day. This role lets you support patients as they work toward better health and recovery. Join a caring team that values your skills and dedication. Step into a place where your work truly matters.

This position focuses on providing skilled nursing care to support patient treatment and recovery. You will work closely with patients and staff to ensure high quality care. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Assessment: Evaluate patient conditions, monitor changes, and respond with appropriate care
• Care Planning: Develop and update treatment plans based on patient needs and nursing standards
• Medical Procedures: Administer medications, perform treatments, and record patient reactions
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate care with interdisciplinary staff to support patient progress
• Crisis Response: Apply approved techniques to address psychiatric or medical emergencies
• Patient Support: Guide patients through daily activities and promote health education

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are:
• 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) with 30-minute lunch
• 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM) with 30-minute lunch
• Rotating schedule, work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• 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.
• New hires may be eligible for a $1,000.00 Retention Incentive Payment, provided you meet all criteria outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $ 88,982.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

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:

• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and a drug screening test.

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.