Registered Nurse - SCI Albion

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide hands-on care at the State Correctional Institution Albion. You will deliver medical treatment, monitor inmates, and support daily living activities with strong clinical judgment.

You will work 40 hours per week across three shifts in a secure facility, with no telework option. A PA RN license is required; starting salary is $89,882 per year, with licensure within one year expected.

Qualifications

• Active PA RN license required.
• Must obtain RN licensure within 1 year if currently licensed temporarily.
• Ability to work in a secure correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess inmate needs, administer medications, perform treatments and support daily living activities.
• Monitor health status, provide education and counseling, and respond to emergencies.
• Document care, update records, and communicate with the health team during shift reports.

Skills

RN license

Clinical nursing

Job description

THE POSITION

Do you want to use your nursing expertise to support individuals with wide-ranging health needs in a secure facility? As a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will provide essential treatment and guidance to help inmates maintain and improve their health at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion. This role allows you to build strong clinical skills through direct care and continuous learning. You will contribute to safe, effective, and patient-centered services every day.

THE POSITION

Do you want to use your nursing expertise to support individuals with wide-ranging health needs in a secure facility? As a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will provide essential treatment and guidance to help inmates maintain and improve their health at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion. This role allows you to build strong clinical skills through direct care and continuous learning. You will contribute to safe, effective, and patient-centered services every day.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position delivers hands‑on nursing care to inmates with medical, behavioural, or developmental needs. It requires strong clinical judgment, steady communication, and a commitment to safe treatment practices. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Assess inmate needs, administer medications, perform treatments, and support daily living activities
• Health Monitoring: Check vital signs, assist with examinations, and provide education and counseling
• Emergency Response: Deliver first aid, CPR, and other urgent care when needed
• Record Management: Complete reports, update electronic health records, and maintain controlled substance documentation
• Supply Preparation: Sterilise instruments and maintain adequate stock in treatment areas
• Team Communication: Share information during shift reports and notify staff of medical concerns

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

Work Hours and Additional Information

• Full‑time employment, 40 hours per 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. These 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). You r work schedule is to be determined. Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.
• 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.
• Please Note: 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. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Special Requirements

• This position requires active authorisation 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 licence.
• 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test centre (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.