Registered Nurse Instructor Supervisor - Norristown State Hospital

Registered Nurse Instructor Supervisor - Norristown State Hospital

Salary

$102,526.00 - $127,834.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-54726-30620

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Norristown St Hosp

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30620

Position Number

00104127

Union

OPEIU

Bargaining Unit

P5

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00210671

Bureau / Division

Norristown State Hospital

Worksite Address

1415 Sterigere Street

City

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19401

Contact Name

Talent Management Section

Contact Email

ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

• Description
• Benefits
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THE POSITION

Are you ready to guide and inspire future nursing professionals as a Registered Nurse Instructor Supervisor for the Department of Human Services (DHS)? This role gives you the chance to shape learning experiences at Norristown State Hospital that support high-quality patient care. You will oversee a team that helps staff expand their skills and stay current with health care standards. Apply today to step into a role where your leadership brings growth and positive change.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads the Staff Development Department and directs education for nursing and other clinical staff across the hospital. It ensures strong training programs that meet hospital goals and healthcare standards. As a Registered Nurse Instructor Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Leadership: Direct training programs for many clinical roles and ensure content stays current with health care standards
• Orientation Oversight: Coordinate and deliver orientation for new employees, students, and contract providers
• Technical Guidance: Provide assistance to clinical departments by helping identify training needs and developing targeted educational programs
• Program Management: Plan and conduct Basic Life Support (BLS) training and manage staff development schedules and policies
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate training records to meet DHS and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements and support accreditation needs
• Electronic Health Record Support: Train staff on electronic health record use and troubleshoot system issues in collaboration with key hospital departments

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 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your work schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime: As needed
• 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:

• Two years as a Registered Nurse Instructor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional nursing experience which included one year in Nurse Instruction and a masters degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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• Eligibility rules apply.

01

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

02

If you answered Yes to the previous question, please provide the license number and expiration date of your license in the text box below.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse Instructor for two or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

04

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.

05

Do you possess three years of full-time professional nursing experience, which includes one year of full-time experience in Nurse Instruction?

• Yes
• No

06

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.

07

Do you possess a conferred masters degree in nursing, nursing education, nursing administration, health care administration, public health, or health promotion?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

08

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. 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 may attach a resume, but you must also complete the application and answer the supplemental questions.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

• Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Conducts orientation programs to familiarize new employees with facility layout, organization, policies, and procedures; and conducts programs in elementary and advanced nursing theory and practice, such as patient/client care, body mechanics, CPR/First Aid, documentation procedures, medication and treatment administration, principles of infection control, physical assessment, nursing process and nursing specialties (gerontology, psychiatry and mental health, mental intellectual disabilities, obstetrics, pediatrics, medical/surgical nursing, community health, nursing administration, etc.).

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have professional experience conducting educational related programs/presentations; OR I have provided instruction and/or supervision to other staff in conducting these activities. This experience was IN A PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY.
• B. I have professional experience conducting educational related programs/presentations OR I have provided instruction and/or supervision to other staff in conducting these activities. This experience was IN A MEDICAL FACILITY.
• C. I have professional experience conducting educational related programs/presentations OR I have provided instruction and/or supervision to other staff in conducting these activities. This experience was IN A COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY.
• D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, you must describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Make sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s)/institution(s) where you gained this experience
• The actual duties you performed related to conducting educational programs
• Your level of responsibility

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - DEVELOPS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Develops training programs including conducting research, preparing lesson plans, multi-media, etc. for personnel participating in nursing/health care education activities.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have professional experience developing a nursing/health care educational program which includes conducting research on specific training programs and preparing lesson plans, etc.; OR I have provided instruction and/or supervision to other staff in conducting these activities.
• B. I have professional experience developing educational programs which includes conducting research on specific training programs and preparing lesson plans on training activities.
• C. I have completed undergraduate or graduate coursework related to this work behavior but had little opportunity to actually perform professional work of this type.
• D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, you must describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Make sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The actual duties you performed related to developing educational programs
• Your level of responsibility

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - EVALUATES TRAINING NEEDS AND MAINTAINS RECORDS

Evaluates educational development of staff (RNs, LPNs, Aides, etc.) upon completion of training activities including observing work assignments in the unit-clinical areas of the facility; and maintains educational records of personnel to document nursing and health care training and development received, and seminars/workshops attended.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have professional experience evaluating staff to determine individual training needs AND monitoring a training records system for compliance.
• B. I have professional experience evaluating staff to determine individual training needs: however, I have not monitored a training records system for compliance.
• C. I have monitored a training records system for compliance; however, I have not evaluated staff to determine training needs.
• D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

14

In the text box below, you must describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Make sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The actual duties you performed related to evaluating training needs and maintaining records
• Your level of responsibility

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SUPERVISION/ADMINISTRATION OF NURSE INSTRUCTION

Supervise or administer the planning and delivery of clinical and non-clinical orientation programs; evaluate the implementation of nursing programs; maintain standards of professional nursing practices and ensure facility compliance with state nursing laws and regulations and Department standards. Direct, monitor and evaluate the work of staff to ensure quality and continuity of nursing care and serve as a resource person.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience, at a registered nursing level, planning, organizing, directing and reviewing work assignments of subordinate staff, providing guidance and instruction of duties and responsibilities, and performing employment actions such as hiring, terminating, performance evaluations, etc.
• B. I have experience as a lead worker. I served as a team or group leader, etc. and I was responsible for reviewing work assignments or on the job (informal) training programs, but I was not responsible for employment actions.
• C. I have college-level coursework or training such as leadership, labor relations, supervisory development, etc.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to supervision.
• Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov