Registered Nurse - SCI Smithfield

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement package

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections - SCI Smithfield seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver direct nursing care to inmates in a correctional setting. You will work with experienced staff, provide treatments, administer medications, and ensure safe, quality healthcare services across shifts.

This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly, with shifts spanning 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, and 10:00 PM–6:30 AM.

Qualifications

• Active PA RN license required.
• Must obtain PA RN licensure if holding a temporary permit within 1 year.
• Background check and CJIS compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to inmates, including treatments and medications.
• Assist physicians during examinations and clinics; administer tests and immunizations.
• Provide first aid, CPR and urgent care in emergencies.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Emergency Care

Record Keeping

Team Coordination

Infection Control

Education

Registered Nurse license (PA)

Job description

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 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.

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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

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-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.

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.