Nurse Aide – SCI Waymart

Austin Community College; Waymart (Wayne County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the State Correctional Institution in Waymart as a Nurse Aide, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care to inmates. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of a diverse population. You will work closely with nursing staff to implement care plans, assist with daily living activities, and maintain optimal health for inmates. With a structured work schedule and a commitment to your professional growth, this role is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career in corrections. Embrace the challenge and apply today to be part of a meaningful mission!

Benefits

Full benefits eligibility at age 50 or 55

24/7 facility coverage

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Active registration as a Nurse Aide is required.
• Six months of experience in geriatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in providing individualized care to inmates.
• Assist inmates with daily living activities and hygiene.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Nursing Tasks

Emergency Response

Documentation Skills

Education

Active registration as a Nurse Aide

Basic Training Completion

Job description

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Meet new challenges and make a significant difference in a unique and diverse population! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart is actively seeking dedicated and conscientious Nurse Aides to join our nursing staff in providing care to inmates. If you are looking forward to using your experience and starting a new and rewarding career with the Department of Corrections, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Nurse Aide, you will support the nursing staff at SCI Waymart in carrying out individualized care plans for inmates. By completing basic nursing tasks and procedures, you will help the staff maintain optimum inmate health and provide quality care. Your daily duties will include collecting specimens as directed by the Registered Nurse for urine, feces, and sputum. You can expect to assist inmates with daily living activities and hygiene to ensure basic physical care needs are met. In this position, you will follow a nursing care plan, provide care and interventions consistent with inmates' needs, and document assigned aspects of the nursing care plan. Additionally, you will need to participate in emergency situations and participate in emergency drills as assigned.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• The Department of Corrections is staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Work hours are to be determined from the following shifts:
  • 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
• This position is eligible for full 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.

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 Requirements:

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.

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.