Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Nurse Aides to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you'll develop personalized care plans for inmates, ensuring their dignity and well-being. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily hygiene tasks, monitoring vital signs, and documenting care. This full-time position offers a chance to make a profound impact on the lives of a unique population while working in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about care and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry is required.
• Six months of experience in caring for geriatric or physically ill patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist inmates with personal hygiene tasks like bathing and dressing.
• Monitor and record vital signs and assist with feeding.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Vital Signs Monitoring

Infection Control Procedures

Education

Active Nurse Aide Registration

Basic Training Completion

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you looking to embrace new challenges and make a profound impact on the lives of a diverse and unique population? The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking compassionate and dynamic Nurse Aides to join our dedicated team. In this important role, you will play a key part in developing and implementing personalized care plans for inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. If you are passionate about building a rewarding career while creating a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today and become an integral part of a transformative mission!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will demonstrate compassion and respect as you assist inmates with basic personal hygiene tasks including hair, oral, and nail care, as well as bathing and dressing. Duties also include monitoring and recording vital signs, height, and weight as well as collecting specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum. Other daily tasks include making beds and changing linens as needed, preparing and serving food trays, assisting with feeding, and documenting eating habits. You will also strictly follow infection control procedures and universal health care precautions. Take the next step in your career and make a positive difference in the lives of others with us!

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
• The Department of Corrections is staffed by three work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 8-hour shifts include 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM), 2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM), and 3rd shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM), each with a 30-minute lunch. You will have a 5-day work week with rotating days off.
• Work schedules are to be determined at the time of hire.
• 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:

• Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry; or
• Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents.

Special Requirement:

• This position is assigned to a long-term or specialized care facility require active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.

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 [e-mail].

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.