Nurse Aide - SCI Waymart

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Canaan Township (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections at Waymart seeks a Nurse Aide to provide hands-on assistance within a structured setting, supporting individualized care plans and inmate well-being. You will assist with daily living tasks and help maintain safety and comfort under supervision.

This role includes vital sign checks, personal care, mobility assistance, health observation, record management, and environmental safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Vital Sign Checks: Measure and record vital signs, height, and weight, and gather urine, feces, and sputum samples
• Personal Care Support: Assist inmates with bathing, dressing, oral care, feeding, sleep tracking, and other daily hygiene needs
• Mobility Assistance: Help lift, position, and move inmates between beds, chairs, and other locations while maintaining comfort and safety
• Health Observation: Monitor physical conditions, note changes in habits or skin integrity, and report important health information
• Record Management: Enter care activities into the electronic health record and complete required reports on schedule
• Environmental Safety: Maintain clean and safe work spaces, identify hazards, sterilize equipment, and follow all facility policies and procedures

Skills

Nurse Aide Registration PA

Geriatric/Care Experience

Job description

Do you want to build a rewarding career helping others while supporting quality health care at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart? As a Nurse Aide with the Department of Corrections, you will provide hands-on assistance that supports individualized care plans and improves inmate well-being. You will work in a structured setting, assist with daily living tasks, and help maintain safety and comfort for those in your care. Every day, your work will contribute to a healthier and more stable environment within the institution.

This role supports inmate health by carrying out essential daily care tasks under the direction of licensed staff. As a Nurse Aide, you will perform the following duties:

• Vital Sign Checks: Measure and record vital signs, height, and weight, and gather urine, feces, and sputum samples
• Personal Care Support: Assist inmates with bathing, dressing, oral care, feeding, sleep tracking, and other daily hygiene needs
• Mobility Assistance: Help lift, position, and move inmates between beds, chairs, and other locations while maintaining comfort and safety
• Health Observation: Monitor physical conditions, note changes in habits or skin integrity, and report important health information
• Record Management: Enter care activities into the electronic health record and complete required reports on schedule
• Environmental Safety: Maintain clean and safe work spaces, identify hazards, sterilize equipment, and follow all facility policies and procedures

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-hour work 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. The 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), with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedules will be determined at the time of hire.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,171.00 (before taxes).
• 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.

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.