Salary: $107,178.00 - $127,834.00 Annually
Location : Westmoreland County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Torrance St Hosp
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 30429
Position Number: 00214026
Union: OPEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
Bargaining Unit: P5
Pay Group: ST09
Bureau / Division Code: 00210973
Bureau / Division: Torrance State Hospital
Worksite Address: 121 Longview Drive
City: Torrance, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15779
Contact Name: Sandra Schleicher
Contact Email: [email protected]

THE POSITION
As the Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor for the Department of Human Services (DHS) at Torrance State Hospital, you take on a leadership role that supports care for patients with complex psychiatric and behavioral needs. This position allows you to guide skilled nursing teams as they deliver safe and effective treatment for individuals referred from the criminal justice system. It offers a meaningful chance to shape clinical practice, strengthen teamwork, and champion high quality patient outcomes. Join a hospital committed to excellence where your expertise and leadership inspire positive change every day.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position oversees nursing care for forensic patients and supports safe, therapeutic treatment across multiple care areas. As a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Provide direction, evaluation and oversight of nursing staff in forensic care areas
• Resource Support: Serve as a knowledgeable support for nursing teams, interdisciplinary partners, and patient support services
• Environment Safety: Review and maintain a safe and therapeutic setting for patients and employees
• Training Coordination: Guide staff development, orientation, and ongoing training programs
• Performance Guidance: Coach staff, evaluate work performance, and support corrective action when needed
• Information Management: Manage communication, records, reports, and patient care documentation

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years as a Forensic Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional nursing experience providing care, treatment, custody, and control of psychiatric patients.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined 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 this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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 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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. 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 must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam question.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

• Yes

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Special Requirement - Do you possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania; or do you possess an active temporary permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list the state that issued your license, your license number, and the expiration date. If you answered no to the question above, please type N/A in the box below.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Forensic Registered Nurse for three or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

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If 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 experience must also 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.
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Do you possess four or more years of full-time professional nursing experience providing care, treatment, custody and control of psychiatric patients?

• Yes
• No

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If 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 experience must also 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.
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