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You must submit Application Supplement No. 2008-148-1 with your online or paper application. You must list your Registered Nurse license and expiration date in the “Licenses or Certificates” section of your Application for Employment/Promotion |
TEST ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 2008-148 ISSUED MAY 16, 2012 REVISED MAY 15, 2013 |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Civil Service Commission
Examination
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REGISTERED NURSE INSTRUCTOR
Completing the Application Supplement is the test.
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Registered Nurse Instructor |
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ST08 |
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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 and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website, Job Seekers page, for Veterans; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.
NATURE OF WORK
You will teach nursing theory, skills, and methods to employees involved in the physical, rehabilitative or habilitative care of patients/clients at mental health hospitals, state centers serving the intellectually disabled, or veterans’ homes. You may also plan and develop training activities for nurses and other staff; and observe, evaluate and document participant progress in classroom and/or clinical settings.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Please make sure you meet all requirements. If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission’s offices listed at the end of this announcement for guidance.
You must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Pennsylvania residency is currently waived for this job title.
If you are a final candidate for a position covered by the Older Adults Protective Service Act, you will have to obtain a report of criminal record information, at your own expense, from the Pennsylvania State Police or a statement that the State Police Central Repository contains no information relating to you. If you are not currently a Pennsylvania resident, or if you are currently a Pennsylvania resident and have not been a resident for two years prior to the date that you received notification that you are a final candidate, you are also required to furnish a report of Federal Criminal History Record Information, at your own expense, from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
After you receive a conditional offer of employment you must undergo a medical examination.
Condition of Employment
Employees possessing non-renewable temporary practice permits must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Minimum Requirements
Three years of professional nursing experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; OR one year of professional nursing experience and a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Positions exist in facilities operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs located in Allegheny County; Blair County; Chester County; Erie County; Lackawanna County; and Philadelphia County.
Positions also exist in facilities operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in Berks County; Lackawanna County; Montgomery County; Montour County; Snyder County; Warren County; and Westmoreland County.
Lists created by this test will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur due to retirements, promotions, transfers, resignations and so forth.
For the most recent information on job opportunities contact:
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Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Human Resources Service Center, Bldg. S-0-47, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 17003-5002; Telephone: (717) 861-6993, TTY 1-800-645-8924; Internet: www.dmva.state.pa.us; Email: ra-dmva-jobs@pa.gov |
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Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Bureau of Human Resources, Health and Welfare Building - Room 106, P.O. Box 2675, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675; Telephone: (717) 787-5068; Internet: www.dpw.state.pa.us; E-mail: Ra-pwhdqpostings@pa.gov |
TESTING
You will be rated on your experience and training. Your score will be based on information you report on your application and application supplement.
You must provide complete and accurate information. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification.
You must provide your license number and expiration date of your Registered Nurse license in the “Licenses or Certificates” section of your Application for Employment/Promotion. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application, or result in disqualification.
If you take the test and want to take it again, you may be retested after 6 months from the date of your application. A new application and application supplement are required for a retest.
If your name is on an eligible list for this job title and you take this test, your most recent examination result will be the only one counted.
TEST RESULTS
Employment and promotion lists will be established. You will be notified in writing of your test results.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete your application and Application Supplement No. 2008-148-1 on the Commission’s website, Job Seekers page, by selecting Online Application, or submit your completed paper application and paper application supplement to:
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State Civil Service Commission ATTN: Applications P.O. Box 569 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0569 |
Applications, Application Supplement No. 2008-148-1 and further information can be obtained from:
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State Civil Service Commission: |
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Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. |
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Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice) (717) 783-3058, Text |
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Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 772-2685 |
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Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone |
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(Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing |
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callers only) (215) 560-4367 |
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Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone |
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(Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing |
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callers only) (412) 565-2484 |
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Internet: www.scsc.state.pa.us |
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PA CareerLink offices |
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The Human Resources offices listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section of this announcement |
For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."