Registered Nurse - SCI Mahanoy

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 41.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Registered Nurse for the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy. You will deliver skilled nursing care and coordinate with health care staff to support inmates' health and safety.

This full-time role requires active PA RN licensure, ability to work 40 hours weekly across 3 shifts, and completion of mandatory training. Telework is not offered, and candidates must meet CJIS background requirements.

Formación

• 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 one year.

Responsabilidades

• Administer medications, perform treatments, monitor vital signs, and carry out nursing care plans.
• Assist physicians during examinations and clinics.
• Respond to emergencies with first aid/CPR/AED and coordinate referrals.
• Document patient information and maintain electronic health records.
• Sterilize instruments and manage supplies in treatment areas.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Emergency response

Documentation

Educación

Registered Nurse license (PA)

Herramientas

EHR systems

Descripción del empleo

Are you passionate about delivering skilled nursing care while making a meaningful impact in a correctional health care setting? As a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections, you will support the health, safety, and well-being of individuals who rely on professional medical services every day at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. This position offers the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a fast-paced environment while working alongside dedicated health care professionals. Bring your knowledge, compassion, and commitment to a role where your work truly matters.

In this role, you provide professional nursing care and treatment services for individuals with mental or physical illness, injury, developmental disabilities, or behavioral health needs within a correctional setting. You support patient care through assessments, treatments, medication administration, health education, emergency response, documentation, and coordination with healthcare staff. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Care: Administer medications, perform treatments, monitor vital signs, assess patient needs, and carry out nursing care plans to support quality healthcare services
• Clinical Support: Assist physicians during examinations, chronic care visits, specialty clinics, screenings, immunizations, and other medical services
• Emergency Response: Assess urgent medical situations, provide first aid, CPR, or AED interventions, and coordinate referrals for advanced medical care when needed
• Health Records: Document patient information, maintain electronic health records, prepare transfer or release reports, and track controlled substances and narcotics
• Supply Management: Sterilize instruments, inventory equipment and supplies, and maintain adequate stock levels throughout treatment areas
• Professional Development: Attend required training, stay informed of policy updates, and strengthen nursing knowledge and skills through ongoing learning opportunities

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 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.
• 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.

Legal Requirements

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

This position issubject 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.

Recruitment Methods

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Reassignment(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).
  • Transfer (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).

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.