Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections as a Certified Nurse Aide, where you will provide essential care and support to inmates in a diverse community. This role involves performing basic nursing skills, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring the health and safety of those in your care. With a full-time schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to contribute to a fulfilling career in healthcare. Embrace new challenges and be part of a transformative environment that values your expertise and dedication.

Benefits

Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled and personal care to inmates under nurse supervision.
• Assist inmates with daily living activities and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

CPR

Documentation

Assisting with daily living activities

Education

Active registration as a Nurse Aide

Basic training completion

Job description

Face exciting new challenges and make a meaningful difference in a unique, diverse community! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is actively seeking dedicated and caring Nurse Aides at the State Correctional Institute (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. Join our team and contribute to a fulfilling role that genuinely transforms lives!

As a Certified Nurse's Aide at SCI Laurel Highlands, under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will provide skilled care and personal care to inmates. Your key responsibilities include:

• Performing basic nursing skills and procedures to support inmate health.
• Completing required documentation.
• Collecting specimens (urine, feces, and sputum) as instructed.
• Assisting inmates with daily living activities and hygiene.
• Following nursing care plans and documenting care provided.
• Responding to emergencies, including performing CPR and participating in drills.

The Department of Corrections is eager to hear from you if you have the skills we seek! Join us for a fulfilling career where your expertise can make a difference.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours to be determined; 8 hour shifts, with rotating off days
  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• DOC is staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• 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.

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 and requires 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.