Registered Nurse SCI Mahanoy

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Frackville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full retirement benefits

Stable public service career

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Registered Nurse for SCI Mahanoy to provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates with diverse medical needs in a secure setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, clinical judgment, and ongoing professional growth.

You will perform core nursing duties, participate in training, and ensure accurate documentation and compliance with policies in a 24/7 facility.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• If holding a temporary practice permit, must obtain RN licensure within one year.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

Responsibilities

• Care delivery: check vital signs, administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with examinations.
• Health assessment: evaluate patient needs, provide education, support daily living and hygiene.
• Emergency response: perform assessments, provide first aid, CPR or AED, refer for further care.
• Record management: document care, maintain medical records, prepare reports, track controlled substances.
• Supply maintenance: sterilize equipment, monitor inventory, maintain treatment supplies.
• Skill development: participate in training and stay updated on policy changes.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Emergency care

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Are you looking for a nursing career where your skills make an immediate, meaningful impact every day? As a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will play a key role in providing care to inmates with a wide range of medical needs. This position lets you work in a fast-paced clinical setting where teamwork and strong judgment matter. This position offers the perfect balance of meaningful public service, continuous professional growth, and stable clinical practice in an environment that prioritizes safety and structured support. Take the next step in your nursing career and apply today to join our dedicated health care team!

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This position provides nursing care and treatment to individuals with physical or mental health needs at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. The role supports secure, effective patient care across daily and emergency situations.

As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Care Delivery: Check vital signs, administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with examinations
• Health Assessment: Evaluate patient needs, provide education, and support daily living and hygiene activities
• Emergency Response: Perform assessments, provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or automated external defibrillator (AED), and refer patients for further care
• Record Management: Document care, maintain medical records, prepare reports, and track controlled substances
• Supply Maintenance: Sterilize equipment, monitor inventory, and maintain adequate treatment supplies
• Skill Development: Participate in training programs and maintain knowledge of policy and procedure updates

Work Schedule 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.
  • 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)
  • Your work schedule is to be determined.
• 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: 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

Special Requirements:

• This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• If you possess an active temporary practice permit, you 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.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Recruitment Methods:

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.
  • Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.
  • Voluntary Demotion

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.