Registered Nurse Supervisor - SCI Chester

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Registered Nurse Supervisor at SCI Chester to lead a medical team delivering care in a correctional setting. You will oversee training, guide performance, coordinate clinical services, and ensure timely, consistent treatment for staff and inmates.

This full-time role requires Pennsylvania RN licensure, 40-hour workweek, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with 30-minute lunch, and opportunities to advance your leadership skills in a demanding

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania RN license or eligibility.
• Three years as a Registered Nurse or four years of relevant nursing experience.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Training Oversight: assess training needs and coordinate education for staff.
• Staff Development: guide performance, evaluations, and hiring support.
• Clinical Coordination: monitor care delivery and review patient concerns.
• Operational Support: manage schedules, records, and workflow.
• Policy Compliance: review documentation to meet procedures and standards.
• Communication Management: coordinate with custody staff, providers, families, and outside agencies.

Skills

RN supervision

Staff development

Clinical coordination

Leadership

Education

PA RN license

Job description

As a Registered Nurse Supervisor with the Department of Corrections (DOC) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester, you lead a team that delivers essential medical care to individuals living in a correctional setting. You support staff development, strengthen health care processes, and help maintain dependable clinical routines for both staff and inmates. Your leadership ensures that patients receive timely and consistent treatment in a fast-paced and demanding environment. This role offers a strong opportunity to guide a committed team, advance your professional skills, and make a meaningful impact every day.

This role focuses on supporting clinical care, supervising nursing staff, and coordinating daily operations to ensure consistent and dependable health services. You work closely with staff, inmate workers, and leadership to maintain effective training, workflow, and patient support. As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Oversight: Assess training needs and coordinate education for nursing staff and inmate workers
• Staff Development: Guide performance, complete evaluations, and support hiring processes
• Clinical Coordination: Monitor care delivery, track clinical services, and review patient concerns
• Operational Support: Manage schedules, records, staffing coverage, and workflow
• Policy Compliance: Review documentation and support adherence to procedures, regulations, and standards
• Communication Management: Coordinate information with custody staff, providers, families, and outside agencies

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
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $84,186.00 (before taxes).
• 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

• You must possess 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 posting. 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.