Correctional RN: Direct Care, 40-Hour Week

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Clinton Township (PA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care at SCI Forest, performing medications administration, patient assessments, and health education for inmates in a secure facility.

This full-time role involves varied shifts, emergency response, documentation, infection control, and ongoing professional development, with mandatory PA nursing licensure and potential salary steps within the state system.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Possess PA RN license or obtain license within one year if on temporary permit.
• PA residency waiver is currently in effect for this title.
• Able to perform essential job functions in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and educate patients.
• Support medical evaluations and clinical practice within a correctional facility.
• Update medical records and maintain documentation of treatments.
• Sterilize instruments, manage supplies, and keep treatment areas stocked.
• Attend required training and stay updated on policies and procedures.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Medical evaluations

Record management

Infection control

Emergency treatment

Education

Active PA RN license

Basic training in Elizabethtown, PA

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care at SCI Forest, performing medications administration, patient assessments, and health education for inmates in a secure facility.

This full-time role involves varied shifts, emergency response, documentation, infection control, and ongoing professional development, with mandatory PA nursing licensure and potential salary steps within the state system.