Nurse Manager 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Lackawanna County, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
This position gives you the opportunity to support high-quality care for patients with mental health needs at Clarks Summit State Hospital. You will guide nursing staff, strengthen patient treatment practices, and help maintain a safe and respectful care environment. Step into a role where your leadership supports both professional growth and patient well-being.
Requirements
- Two years as a Registered Nurse Supervisor or three years as a Registered Nurse Instructor (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration) in a facility providing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability; or Six years of professional nursing experience, which includes one year in a supervisory or consultative capacity providing nursing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability; and a bachelor's degree in nursing, nursing education, or nursing administration.
- Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree in nursing, nursing education, or nursing administration may be substituted for up to one year of the required general professional nursing work experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate nursing services, evaluate care practices, and support compliance with treatment standards
- Direct nursing personnel, guide performance, and support continuing education and training
- Work with interdisciplinary staff to align treatment plans and maintain quality improvement efforts
- Initiate actions to address safety concerns and support reporting procedures for patient abuse allegations
- Assess records, reports, and treatment plans for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance
- Participate in meetings, investigations, and administrative reviews to strengthen nursing operations
Benefits
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
