Registered Nurse Supervisor - SCI Mercer

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution Mercer, is seeking a Registered Nurse Supervisor to lead nursing care for the inmate population. You will supervise staff, guide daily operations, and ensure high clinical standards in a corrections setting.

This role requires PA RN licensure, a minimum of three years' RN experience (or four in related care), and the ability to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

• Three years as a Registered Nurse or four years of professional nursing experience.
• 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 one year.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Required completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing staff, provide training, schedule coverage, and guide daily operations.
• Assist with assessments, treatments, medication administration, and patient education.
• Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and support clinical decision making.
• Document care, review medical records, and prepare reports for patient movement or release.
• Maintain inventory, sterilize equipment, and ensure treatment areas remain fully stocked.
• Attend training, stay updated on policies, and maintain required job skills.

Skills

Staff supervision

Clinical assessment

Emergency care

Record management

Training & staff development

Education

RN license (PA)

Job description

Advance your nursing career with the Department of Corrections (DOC)! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mercer is looking for a strong and dedicated Registered Nurse Supervisor who is ready to lead nursing care with confidence. This role allows you to guide staff, support patient care, and help maintain high clinical standards. Your leadership will shape the quality of services provided to the inmate population. Be a part of a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact every day.

This position provides supervision, direction, and clinical oversight for nursing services within the institution. As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Oversee nursing staff, provide training, schedule coverage, and guide daily operations
• Clinical Support: Assist with assessments, treatments, medication administration, and patient education
• Emergency Care: Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and support clinical decision making
• Record Management: Document care, review medical records, and prepare reports for patient movement or release
• Supply Oversight: Maintain inventory, sterilize equipment, and ensure treatment areas remain fully stocked
• Ongoing Development: Attend training, stay updated on policies, and maintain required job skills

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

• 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

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

• 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.