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Registered Nurse Supervisor - Warren State HospitalPrintApplyRegistered Nurse Supervisor - Warren State HospitalSalary$68,288.00 - $103,694.00 AnnuallyLocationWarren County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeDepartmentDepartment of Human ServicesJob NumberCS-20192408-30430Closing8/29/2019 11:59 PM EasternJob Code30430Position Number00001084UnionOPEIU Healthcare PennsylvaniaBargaining UnitP5Pay GroupST09Bureau/Division Code00210974Bureau/DivisionDepartment of Human Services/Warren State HospitalWorksite AddressWarren State HospitalWorksite Address33 Main StreetCityWarrenZip Code16365Contact NameTalent Acquisition and Planning UnitContact Emailra-pwfieldepars@pa.gov
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THE POSITIONAre you a Registered Nurse with great leadership skills? If so, we'd like to hear from you. Warren State Hospital is currently seeking a Registered Nurse Supervisor. The Registered Nurse Supervisor assures the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care based on standards of nursing practice and standards of patient care through supervision of nursing staff.We offer a great benefits package which includes health insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation and sick time, prescription, hearing, dental and vision plans and free parking.IMPORTANT: YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS VACANCY POSTING, MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE A SCORE. YOUR SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY. ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED, YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.
Full-time employment
40 hour work week
Work Hours: 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm with a 30 minute lunch period
Sunday through Saturday; rotating days off
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting
Based upon the nature of the duties in the position description, the individual selected for this position may be required to annually disclose specific personal and business financial information in accordance with Management Directive 205.10 regarding Financial Disclosures Required by the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act.
Free parking
DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe Registered Nurse Supervisor communicates and collaborates on a regular basis with the Chief Nurse Executive, Nurse Manager I, and other supervisors to assure consistent continuity of care and supervision. Serves as a resource person to nursing staff, nursing administration, members of the interdisciplinary team, and patient support services. The Registered Nurse Supervisor, through his/her daily physical presence, continuously reviews all phases of nursing service, acting as a patient advocate to ensure that patients are provided active treatment, choices, and care is provided in a recovery based atmosphere. The Registered Nurse Supervisor has the major responsibility of direct clinical supervision and leadership by planning, directing, controlling, and evaluating the delivery of patient care in multiple patient care areas.The Registered Nurse Supervisor establishes and maintains a safe therapeutic environment for patients and staff; participates and monitors attendance in staff development programs; identifies and provides ongoing orientation/education and on-the-job training to professional and non-professional nursing personnel; applies knowledge and follows hospital/nursing policies and procedures; participates in Nursing PI and Hospital PI activities as well as nursing and facility committees/activities; utilizes therapeutic communication; provides knowledgeable daily communication with patients and all employees; maintains records, prepares reports, completes employee evaluations and competency assessments; performs other related duties as requested.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQualifications:
PA residency is currentlywaivedfor this title
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements- Three years as a Registered Nurse (Commonwealth class title);ORfour 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.
Necessary Specialist Requirements- Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing;ORpossession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Post Employment Requirement- Employees possessing non-renewable temporary practice permits must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Must be able to perform essential job functions
Legal Requirements:This position comes 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.
Commonwealth employment requirement:
A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.
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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Score valid for this specific posting only
Score based on information reported on application and supplemental questions
Provide complete and accurate information or:
score may be lower than deserved
application processing may be delayed
disqualification may result
May only testonceunder this announcement
Email notice of test results provided
Further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference, and other items can be obtained from:Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (717) 783-3058Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)Internet: https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxHealth & WellnessWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Work/Life BalanceWe understand that there is more to life than work – and we want you to enjoy it!We offer paid vacation days, paid sick days, military leave, as well as paid time off for most major U.S. holidays. Alternate work schedules and telecommuting arrangements are available for certain positions.Career DevelopmentWe want to help you grow and see your goals become a reality! Supervisors and human resource staff are available to help employees create a plan to develop skills for their current jobs or prepare for the next step in their careers. Employees can easily transfer between positions or agencies to expand knowledge and pursue new challenges while retaining leave and benefits. Additionally, there are a variety of programs available to help get you where you need to be.Other RewardsCommonwealth employees enjoy many other rewards, including opportunities for recognition, workplace charitable giving, and even special employee-only discounts.For more information about benefits, health and wellness, work-life balance, career development, and other rewards go towww.employment.pa.govand click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01Do you possess a non-renewable temporary practice permit or an active RN license issued by the PA State Board of Nursing?If you answer yes to this question, you must upload a copy of your permit/license to support this claim using the "Attachments" tab on the left. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
Yes
No
02If yes, state license number and expiration date.03Do you have three or more years of experience working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title)?
Yes
No
04If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.05How many years of professional nursing experience do you have providing care and treatment services consistent with those needed for individuals with a mental or physical injury or illness and/or a developmental disability?
A. 6 years or more
B. 4 to less than 6 years
C. 1 to less than 4 years
D. 1 year to less than 6 months
E. No experience
06If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.07You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You may attach a resume, but youmustalso complete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions.All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
Yes
08WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DIRECT DELIVERY OF NURSING CAREProvide direct delivery of patient care; administer medications and treatments; and utilize the nursing process to observe, assess, report and record physical signs, symptoms and patient responses. This may include patient orientation, education and the obtaining of information used to establish a nursing database for the development of individualized plans of care.Selectany or allof the Work Activities you have performed.
A. Utilize the nursing process which includes assessment of patients, preparation of plan of care, implementation of plan and evaluation of outcomes to observe, assess, report and record physical signs, symptoms and patient responses.
B. Direct patient care such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound treatment, respiratory treatment and evaluated patient response.
C. Provide patient education based on assessment of patient history or medical condition.
09SelectoneLevel of Experience that reflects your performance related to Work Behavior 1.
A. I have routinely instructed or supervised others in how to perform these tasks; OR I have performed the above work activities independently at a registered nursing level.
B. I have performed the above work activities as a Registered Nurse under the guidance of others more skilled than I am; OR I have performed them independently at a practical nursing level.
C. I have performed the above work activities in an academic clinical rotation or training in a registered/practical nursing setting.
10List the employer(s)/institution(s) noted on your application where you gained this experience.11WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING CAREAdminister treatment activities and plans directed toward the promotion, maintenance and restoration of the physical, emotional and mental health of patients. Assess, record and evaluate the patient's progress in achieving therapeutic goals established in plan of care and treatment. Educate patients on beneficial health habits to prevent future health problems. Encourage patient participation as possible.Selectany or allof the Work Activities you have performed.
A. Utilize the nursing process collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to promote, maintain and restore physical, emotional and mental health of the patient.
B. Implement therapeutic goals from treatment plans and evaluate patient progress and recorded findings.
C. Implement patient education based on patient abilities and limitations.
12SelectoneLevel of Experience that reflects your performance related to Work Behavior 2.
A. I have routinely instructed or supervised others in how to perform these tasks; OR I have performed the above work activities independently at a registered nursing level.
B. I have performed the above work activities as a Registered Nurse under the guidance of others more skilled than I am; OR I have performed them independently at a practical nursing level.
C. I have performed the above work activities in an academic clinical rotation or training in a registered/practical nursing setting.
13List the employer(s)/institution(s) noted on your application where you gained this experience.14WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - COORDINATION OF NURSING CARECoordinate the work of professional and non-professional staff to ensure patients are provided proper nursing care and to ensure staff performance meets organizational requirements and goals. Make assessments and decisions in regard to staff utilization, supplies and equipment needs in accordance with safety standards.Selectany or allof the Work Activities you have performed.
A. Direct professional and non-professional staff in the implementation of quality nursing care to patients.
B. Evaluate and monitor processes and staff through performance improvement and quality management to improve patient care and meet organizational goals.
C. Assess and make decisions on utilization of equipment and supplies in accordance with safety standards.
15SelectoneLevel of Experience that reflects your performance related to Work Behavior 3.
A. I have routinely instructed or supervised others in how to perform these tasks; OR I have performed the above work activities independently at a registered nursing level.
B. I have performed the above work activities as a Registered Nurse under the guidance of others more skilled than I am; OR I have performed them independently at a practical nursing level.
C. I have performed the above work activities in an academic clinical rotation or training in a registered/practical nursing setting.
16List the employer(s)/institution(s) noted on your application where you gained this experience.17WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SUPERVISION/ADMINISTRATION OF NURSING CARESupervise or administer the planning, delivery and care of nursing; evaluate the implementation of nursing programs; assess staff and identify training needs; develop and implement training; maintain standards of professional nursing practices, and assure facility compliance with state nursing laws and regulations and Department standards. Direct, monitor and evaluate the work of staff to ensure quality and continuity of nursing care and serve as a resource person.Selectany or allor the Work Activities you have performed.
A. Analyze complex problems in developing plan of action and evaluate the outcome.
B. Direct, monitor and evaluate work of professional and non-professional staff to ensure quality and continuity of nursing care.
C. Identify staff training needs and develop and implement training programs.
D. Act as a resource for nursing direct care staff and interdisciplinary teams.
18SelectoneLevel of Experience that reflects your performance related to Work Behavior 4.
A. I have performed the above work activities independently at a registered nursing level.
B. I have performed them independently at a practical nursing level.
19List the employer(s)/institution(s) noted on your application where you gained this experience.20Are you certified in a defined functional or clinical area of nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or a similar professional nursing accrediting agency? Check the appropriate answer.
A. Yes
B. No
21If you are certified in a defined functional or clinical area of nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or a similar professional nursing accrediting agency, please provide the accrediting agency, area of certification, and the corresponding certification number.22Do you have at least one year of paid professional nursing experience in the patient care area of geriatric, psychiatric, or corrections nursing?
A. Yes
B. No
23List the employer(s)/institution(s) noted on your application where you gained this experience.Required QuestionAgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov
