Registered Nurse Supervisor - SCI Greene

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full retirement benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Correctional Institution Greene seeks a Registered Nurse Supervisor to lead a nursing team and coordinate inmate health services. The role blends hands-on clinical care with staff development to maintain a safe, compliant healthcare environment.

You will supervise nursing staff, manage care plans, administer medications, respond to emergencies, and ensure accurate records and supply management.

Qualifications

• Three years as a Registered Nurse or four years of professional nursing experience.
• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing staff and coordinate delivery of health care services for inmates.
• Monitor care plans, assess patient needs, and adjust staffing resources.
• Administer medications, treatments and immunizations per medical orders.
• Provide emergency medical care and communicate critical information in urgent situations.
• Maintain health records, prepare reports, and track controlled substances and narcotics.
• Sterilize equipment, monitor inventory, and ensure adequate supplies.

Skills

Staff Supervision

Patient Care Oversight

Emergency Response

Records Management

Education

Active PA RN license

Job description

THE POSITION Take the next step in your nursing career as a Registered Nurse Supervisor with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. This position combines hands‑on nursing expertise with the opportunity to lead and develop a team of health care professionals. Each day brings the chance to improve patient care, support staff success, and promote a safe clinical environment. Bring your leadership skills to a role that truly matters.

THE POSITION Take the next step in your nursing career as a Registered Nurse Supervisor with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. This position combines hands‑on nursing expertise with the opportunity to lead and develop a team of health care professionals. Each day brings the chance to improve patient care, support staff success, and promote a safe clinical environment. Bring your leadership skills to a role that truly matters.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will oversee nursing staff and coordinate the delivery of health care services for inmates with physical illness, mental health needs, injuries, developmental disabilities, and other medical conditions. You will help ensure effective patient care, staff support, and compliance with medical procedures. As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Direct nursing personnel, provide training, conduct staff meetings, and coordinate work schedules to maintain continuous coverage
• Patient Care Oversight: Monitor nursing care plans, assess patient needs, and adjust staffing resources to support quality treatment services
• Medication Administration: Administer medications, treatments, immunizations, screenings, and other nursing services in accordance with medical orders
• Emergency Response: Provide emergency medical care, perform first aid procedures, and communicate critical information during urgent situations
• Records Management: Maintain health records, prepare reports, document patient information, and track controlled substances and narcotics
• Supply Coordination: Sterilize equipment, monitor inventory levels, and maintain adequate supplies throughout treatment areas

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 after training will be 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with no weekends or holidays and a 30‑minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
  • Hours of work during training are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Overtime as operationally necessary
• 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 $98,144.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.
• If you possess an active temporary practice permit, you 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 Requirement:

• 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.