Registered Nurse - North Central Secure Treatment Unit, Montour County

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Retention incentive payment

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services, North Central Secure Treatment Unit, seeks a Registered Nurse to support residents in Montour County. You will provide hands-on nursing care, coordinate clinical services, and communicate clearly with staff to ensure timely, safe care.

Duties include medication management, health assessments, documentation, health education, and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Active PA Registered Nurse license required.
• Ability to obtain licensure if holding a temporary permit.

Responsibilities

• Medication management and accurate record-keeping.
• Monitor residents' health needs and coordinate medical follow-ups.
• Share medical information with staff and providers for consistent care.
• Maintain organized medical files and required documentation.
• Provide health education and assist with transportation coordination as needed.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Communication

Record keeping

Job description

The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, North Central Secure Treatment Unit (NCSTU) is seeking a Registered Nurse who is ready to make a difference in Montour County. In this role, you help ensure residents receive timely care, clear communication, and essential support. Your work contributes to a safe and healthy setting where every person is treated with dignity. Take on a role that builds confidence and purpose.

This position plays a key role in supporting the medical needs of residents through hands‑on nursing care and detailed coordination of clinical services. The work helps maintain safe, accurate, and consistent healthcare across the facility. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Medication Management: Prepare medications, follow provider orders, and maintain accurate storage and records
• Resident Care: Monitor health needs, schedule evaluations, and ensure timely follow-up of medical concerns
• Communication Duties: Share essential medical information with staff, providers, and the next shift for consistent care
• Record Keeping: Maintain organized medical files, manage reports, and oversee required documentation
• Health Education: Provide guidance on wellness topics and support residents in understanding their medical needs
• Care Coordination: Arrange appointments, manage immunization schedules, and assist with transportation as needed

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours: Work schedule consists of shift work in a 24/7 operation to include day, evening and holiday rotation:
  • 10 working days in 14 day period
  • 8‑hour shifts with a half‑hour duty‑free lunch. Rotating shifts to cover a 24/7 facility.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• Shift work: Yes
• May change based on operational needs.
• Must be willing to accept employment at North Central Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Montour County.
• FREE PARKING!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• New hires may be eligible for a $1000.00 Retention Incentive Payment, provided you meet all criteria outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $89,882.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Special Requirements:

• This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• If you are within 60 days of graduating from a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply for this job posting. At the time of appointment to a position, you must show proof of possession of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and a drug screening test.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law:
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Veterans

• Pennsylvanialaw (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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.