Reference #: 4621112 THE POSITION

An exciting new career opportunity awaits you! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is currently seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to join our Clinical Services team at Clarks Summit State Hospital. In this role, you will deliver a comprehensive range of health care services, including managing physical health issues and coordinating medical care for psychiatric patients. We are looking for individuals who are resourceful, self-motivated, energetic, and compassionate to deliver essential medical services to our patients as part of our dedicated team of professionals. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will deliver a broad spectrum of healthcare services, including planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing medical care to ensure quality outcomes for adult patients. You will independently conduct age-appropriate histories and physicals for complex, acute, critical, and chronically ill psychiatric inpatients. Your responsibilities will include performing comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, covering aspects such as presenting illness, self-injurious behaviors, aggression, substance use, trauma, past hospitalizations, and treatments, as well as social and developmental history. You will also assess factors influencing mental health, such as family dynamics, trauma, genetics, substance use, spiritual influences, and environmental factors. A strong understanding of evidence-based practices and techniques in psychiatric and mental health, as well as the interplay between diagnostic findings and therapeutic approaches, is essential.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Possible evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, including on-call responsibilities. May change based on operational needs. 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 Special Requirement: You must possess a valid certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Conditions of Employment: You must possess a valid CRNP certification in an Adult Care specialty area or Family Care 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 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 may eliminate you from consideration for his position.

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 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.

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EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing 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.