Registered Nurse Supervisor - SCI Albion

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Registered Nurse Supervisor for the Department of Corrections to lead a nursing team at the State Correctional Institution Albion. You will oversee patient care, coordinate treatment services, and ensure compliance with policies while guiding staff development.

This full-time role requires PA RN licensure, active practice, and the ability to manage shifts, records, and emergencies in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Three years as a Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title).
• Four years of professional nursing experience providing care and treatment services for individuals with mental or physical injury or disability.
• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Temporary practice permit holders must obtain RN licensure within one year.
• Completion of Basic Training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing personnel, provide training, and coordinate staffing coverage across shifts.
• Oversee nursing care plans, treatments, medications, and patient assessments.
• Provide emergency care and coordinate appropriate medical referrals when needed.
• Maintain health records, prepare reports, and monitor controlled substances documentation.
• Inventory equipment and supplies and maintain treatment areas for patient care.
• Participate in training activities and stay current on policies and procedures.

Skills

Staff supervision

Patient care

Emergency response

Records management

Training & development

Education

Registered Nurse license PA

Basic Training in Elizabethtown, PA

Job description

Are you ready to lead a dedicated nursing team while making a meaningful impact on patient care in a correctional health care setting? Become a Registered Nurse Supervisor with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and help guide a team committed to quality patient care. This role combines nursing expertise, staff development, and operational oversight in a fast paced setting. You will support treatment services while helping staff succeed and patients receive needed care. Apply today to join the team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion where we value leadership, compassion, and excellence!

This position oversees nursing staff and coordinates health care services for individuals with physical health needs, mental health needs, developmental disabilities, or behavioral concerns. Through your work, you will support patient care, supervise daily operations, and help ensure that quality treatment services are provided. As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision:Lead nursing personnel, provide training, and coordinate staffing coverage across shifts
• Patient Care:Oversee nursing care plans, treatments, medications, and patient assessments
• Emergency Response:Provide emergency care and coordinate appropriate medical referrals when needed
• Records Management:Maintain health records, prepare reports, and monitor controlled substances documentation
• Supply Oversight:Inventory equipment and supplies and maintain treatment areas for patient care
• Professional Development:Participate in training activities and stay current on policies and procedures

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/week
• The Department of Corrections is staffed by two (2) work shifts for this position.
  • 1st shift work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • 2nd shift work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years as a Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional nursing experience providing care and treatment services consistent with those needed for individuals with a mental or physical injury or illness and/or a developmental disability.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require 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:

• Successful completion of Basic Training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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.

• 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.