Registered Nurse Supervisor - SCI Muncy

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections, SCI Muncy, is seeking a Registered Nurse Supervisor to lead nursing staff and uphold high-quality patient care for inmates with diverse medical needs. You will direct daily activities, support treatment plans, coordinate care with clinicians and outside providers, and maintain accurate records to support transfers or releases.

Leadership development is a key focus.

Qualifications

• You must hold an active Pennsylvania RN license.
• Three years RN experience or four years nursing in relevant settings.
• Experience supervising nursing staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing staff, provide training, schedule assignments, and manage performance.
• Support care plans, administer medications, and assist during exams and clinics.
• Coordinate care with clinical staff and outside providers as needed.
• Review medical records, document care, and prepare transfer/release reports.
• Oversee supplies, sterilize instruments, and maintain stocked treatment areas.
• Attend trainings and stay updated on policy/procedure changes.

Skills

Staff supervision

Clinical care

Medical coordination

Record management

Supply oversight

Professional development

Job description

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Supervisor who is ready to lead and inspire nursing staff at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Muncy. This role gives you the opportunity to guide a committed team as they support inmates with diverse medical needs. Your leadership will help strengthen daily operations, reinforce high-quality care, and encourage steady professional growth among your staff. Step into a role where your experience and direction create positive momentum every day.

This position focuses on supervising nursing staff and ensuring that patient care tasks and responsibilities are carried out correctly and consistently. The work includes directing daily activities, supporting treatment needs, and maintaining records and communication. As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Oversee nursing staff, provide training, assign schedules, and conduct performance-related duties
• Clinical Care: Support nursing care plans, administer medications, and assist clinicians during exams and clinics
• Medical Coordination: Provide assessments and coordinate care with clinical staff or outside providers when needed
• Record Management: Review medical records, document care details, and prepare required reports for transfers or releases
• Supply Oversight: Sterilize instruments, maintain supply inventories, and ensure treatment areas remain stocked
• Professional Development: Attend required trainings and stay informed of policy and procedure updates

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 2:30 PM to 11:00 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 $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

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.