Registered Nurse South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; South Mountain (PA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Retention incentive

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to support residents' health and well-being in a structured environment. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, coordination with medical staff, and emergency response.

Responsibilities include medication management, care coordination, record accuracy, and resident health education within a 24/7 operation at South Mountain.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Medication management: Prepare and administer medications and ensure proper storage.
• Care coordination: Schedule medical appointments and maintain timely communication with providers.
• Record accuracy: Maintain organized medical records and verify documentation.

Skills

Registered Nurse clinical skills

Education

PA RN license

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse who is ready to make a meaningful impact each day. You will help support the health and well-being of residents while working in a positive and structured environment. This role offers the chance to use your skills to improve lives and grow professionally. Join a team that values your commitment to quality care.

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This position focuses on ensuring high standards of medical care for residents through accurate documentation, timely coordination, and effective communication. x

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

• Medication Management: Prepare and administer medications and ensure proper storage following established procedures
• Care Coordination: Schedule medical appointments and maintain timely communication with medical providers and staff
• Record Accuracy: Maintain organized medical records and verify documentation, reports and medical bills
• Resident Support: Address resident medical needs promptly and provide health and wellness education
• Emergency Response: Provide emergency care to employees and residents until proper medical treatment is available
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to confidentiality, safety and reporting requirements under federal, state and agency regulations

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work Hours:
  • Work schedule consists of shift work in a 24/7 operation to include day, evening, weekend and holiday rotation:8-hour shifts with a half-hour duty-free lunch
  • Shifts: Start and end times vary
• Must be willing to accept employment at South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Franklin County.
• FREE PARKING!
• New hires may be eligible for a $1,000.00 Retention Incentive Payment, provided you meet all criteria outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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.

• 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.