Nurse Manager 2 - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Montgomery County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager 2 position for Norristown State Hospital is an opportunity to lead nursing teams that support patient recovery every day. This role allows you to guide skilled staff, strengthen patient care practices, and help maintain high professional standards. Your leadership will shape the quality of treatment delivered across the facility. Step into a role where your commitment to health and safety can make a lasting impact!

Requirements

• Two years as a Nurse Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) in a facility providing nursing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability; or Eight years of professional nursing experience, including three years in a managerial capacity providing 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.
• 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.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years in a managerial capacity providing nursing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability.
• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• If you possess an active temporary practice permit, you must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates psychiatric and medical nursing care to support patient treatment and facility goals.
• Guides Nurse Manager 1s and Registered Nurse Supervisors, and evaluates staff performance.
• Ensures nursing practices follow hospital policies and state and federal standards.
• Assists with budget planning, equipment needs, and administrative responsibilities.
• Assigns and supervises care based on patient status, required interventions, and staff competency.
• Works with other disciplines to develop and support comprehensive treatment programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager