Registered Nurse Supervisor - SCI Mahanoy

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full retirement benefits

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Registered Nurse Supervisor for the Department of Corrections, stationed at SCI Mahanoy. You will supervise nursing teams delivering essential medical care to inmates, coordinate daily operations, and promote safe, high-quality patient care within the facility.

Responsibilities include staff leadership, patient care oversight, clinical support, emergency response, and meticulous record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Active PA RN license required.
• 3+ years as RN or 4+ years nursing experience in relevant settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursing staff across all shifts.
• Oversee patient care plans and ensure timely medications and treatments.
• Perform clinical support such as examinations, screenings, and health education.
• Respond to emergencies with first aid, CPR, or AED when needed.
• Maintain electronic health records and ensure accurate reporting of transfers.

Skills

Staff leadership

Clinical supervision

Emergency response

Record keeping

Training and orientation

Education

RN license PA

Job description

Discover a meaningful leadership opportunity as a Registered Nurse Supervisor with the Department of Corrections (DOC). At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy, you will supervise nursing teams who provide essential medical care to inmates with diverse needs. This position allows you to share your clinical experience, strengthen nursing practices, and promote quality care. Your work will support a stable, professional environment where patient health and staff development come first.

As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will oversee nursing staff and help ensure the delivery of effective health care services within the facility. You will coordinate daily operations, support patient care activities, maintain records, and promote safe, efficient clinical practices. As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Leadership:Supervise registered nurses and support staff, provide training and orientation, conduct meetings, and coordinate staffing coverage across all shifts
• Patient Care Oversight:Implement nursing care plans, assess patient needs, administer medications and treatments, and help ensure quality health services are delivered
• Clinical Support:Assist with examinations, clinics, screenings, immunizations, health education, and daily living support for patients with varying care needs
• Emergency Response:Assess urgent medical situations, provide first aid, CPR, or AED services, and arrange appropriate medical referrals when needed
• Records And Reporting:Maintain electronic health records, prepare transfer or release documentation, communicate important updates, and complete required reports
• Supply Management:Sterilize instruments, monitor inventories, and maintain adequate treatment supplies and equipment throughout care areas

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per 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.
• Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch, with no weekends or holidays.
• Your schedule may change based on operational needs, overtime as needed.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• 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 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.