Registered Nurse – Part-Time

Reference #: 4690199
THE POSITION
Start the next chapter of your Nursing Career!  The Pennsylvania State Police are actively seeking a devoted and passionate Registered Nurse. Are you interested in utilizing your nursing skills to provide excellent care to Pennsylvania State Police Cadets and Liquor Control Enforcement Officer Trainees? Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This Part-time Registered Nurse position assists and serves as backup to the Full-time Registered Nurse.  In this position, you will provide acute and primary medical care to PSP Cadets/Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainees at the Academy under the supervision of the State Police Medical Officers (SPMOs) and administrative supervision of an enlisted member.  The position is also responsible for maintaining the medical supplies and monitoring inventory in the medical unit and manages immunization programs required by the Pennsylvania State Police.

Work Hours and Additional Information:

Part-time employment, approximately 2 days per week.
Need to be flexible to cover the medical office during:
Full-time Registered Nurses scheduled vacation days
The first week of a new cadet class
Medical/psychological processing days
Cadet training such as OC training, boxing and taser training
Other events and activities that additional medical personal would be needed
Please Note:  Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly salary of $33.87 (before taxes)
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.
  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Special Requirements:
This position requires 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.
This particular position also requires applicants to possess a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
If you are within 60 days of graduating from a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply for this job posting.  At the time of appointment to a position, you must show proof of possession of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:

You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.
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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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.
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
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.

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.