Reference #: 4293695
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2023-70262-30431. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM DECEMBER 1, 2023 TO DECEMBER 15, 2023, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.Are you a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) with strong clinical skills, excellent bedside manner, and the passion to ensure quality patient care? The Department of Human Services, Norristown State Hospital, is actively seeking a CRNP to join our medical team. This position involves caring for patients with psychiatric and medical diagnoses. If you are an experienced and skilled CRNP who enjoys caring for patients with psychiatric and medical diagnoses, we encourage you to apply to be part of our team.DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a CRNP, you are responsible for the care and treatment of mentally ill patients in a designated service area, or areas.Job tasks include the professional responsibility for diagnosing, determination of treatment methods, and leadership in the implementation of treatment plans, and discharge planning. Your work is performed under the general direction of a Physician, Staff Psychiatrist, or other administrative supervisor for clinical and administrative issues and is reviewed for conformance to current, accepted psychiatric nursing and medical principles and techniques through staff conferences, case reports, observation during performance, evaluation of results, and performance improvement activities.Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week.
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
May change based on operational needs.
The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
Overtime as needed.
FREE PARKING!
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Special Requirement:
You are required to possess a valid certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Condition of Employment:
You are required to possess a valid CRNP certification in an Adult Psychiatry/MH specialty area.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency.
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.
Veterans:Pennsylvania la (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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .
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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.
