NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-77979-30431. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 6, 2024 TO MARCH 22, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.Are you a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) who is looking for a wonderful opportunity to work in a top-notch facility? The Department of Human Services, Warren State Hospital is looking for someone interested in providing psychiatric behavioral/mental health treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness at an inpatient psychiatric Commonwealth facility. Join us at the Warren State Hospital and start your exciting career in public service today!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A CRNP is responsible for managing psychiatric problems and coordinating care for the psychiatric in-patient in accordance with all internal and external rules and regulations. You follow the nurse practitioner standards of care which includes assessment of psychiatric status, diagnosis, development of plan of treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient psychiatric status. Clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other health care team members and under the collaboration and supervision of the Chief of Psychiatry. Decisions regarding patient care are made within the scope of the CRNP and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Overtime and travel as needed
The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Condition of Employment:
This position requires possession of a valid CRNP certification in an Adult Psychiatry/Mental Health specialty area as issued by the PA State Board of Nursing.Post Employment Requirement:
This position requires candidates to obtain and maintain valid CRNP Prescriptive Authority Approval to prescribe and dispense drugs as issued 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.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of 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).
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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for app intment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
