Registered Nurse - SCI Smithfield

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for SCI Smithfield in Huntingdon, PA. You will deliver direct nursing care in a correctional setting, supported by experienced staff and strong managerial backing.

In this role you assess health needs, provide treatments, and ensure safe, quality healthcare. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and retirement options accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Must obtain RN licensure within one year if holding a temporary permit.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.

Responsibilities

• Assess inmate health needs and provide treatments, medications, and daily living assistance.
• Assist physicians during examinations and clinics; administer tests, immunizations, and screenings.
• Provide first aid, CPR, AED use during medical emergencies.
• Document care and maintain medical records for accurate health information.
• Share shift reports and support continuity of care across staff.
• Follow infection control procedures to maintain safety and quality.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Emergency response

Clinical documentation

Education

Registered Nurse license (PA)

Temporary practice permit (PA)

Job description

Salary

$89,882.00 - $111,956.00 Annually

Location

Huntingdon County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58038-30420

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR SMI Med

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30420

Position Number

50622660

Union

SEIU - Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit

P4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00116430

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Smithfield

Worksite Address

1120 Pike Street

City

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16652

Contact Name

Yen Le

THE POSITION

Start the next chapter of your Nursing Career! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections - SCI Smithfield is actively seeking devoted and passionate Registered Nurses. As a Corrections' Nurse, you will will enjoy working with experienced auxiliary staff and will have excellent managerial support. At the Department of Corrections, we work together as a dedicated team where collaboration and communication are integral. We offer an excellent compensation package, including competitive income, generous paid time off, health insurance, and an excellent retirement package.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the health and well being of inmates by delivering direct nursing care in a correctional setting. The work involves providing treatment, monitoring patient needs, and ensuring safe and effective healthcare services. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Care: Assess inmate health needs and provide treatments, medication, and daily living assistance
• Clinical Support: Assist physicians during examinations and clinics, and administer tests, immunizations, and screenings
• Emergency Response: Provide first aid, CPR, AED use, and other urgent care actions during medical emergencies
• Record Keeping: Document care, maintain medical records, and prepare reports to ensure accurate health information
• Team Coordination: Share shift reports, communicate essential information, and support continuity of care across staff
• Infection Control: Follow required procedures to maintain safety, sanitation, and quality improvement standards

Work Hours and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work 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.
  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• Work hours 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 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.