Registered PRN Nurse - SCI Phoenix

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full retirement benefits at age 50 or

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania is seeking a Registered PRN Nurse for SCI Phoenix in Collegeville, PA. This per diem role involves providing essential nursing care to inmates, collaborating with a dedicated team, and contributing to a safer, healthier environment.

The position offers varied shifts (6:00-14:30, 14:00-22:30, 22:00-06:30) and a starting hourly rate of 56.48 with competitive benefits, including retirement eligibility.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Must obtain RN licensure within one year for temporary permits.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Eligible if within 60 days of nursing school graduation.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Nursing care: vital sign checks, medication administration, treatments, restorative techniques.
• Patient support: assist inmates with daily living activities and provide health education.
• Emergency response: assess and provide first aid, CPR, AED as needed.
• Record management: maintain electronic health records and prepare transfer/release reports.
• Team communication: share shift updates with staff and supervisors.
• Supply oversight: sterilize instruments and maintain medical inventory.

Education

Registered Nurse License (PA)

Job description

Salary: $56.48 Hourly

Location: Montgomery County, PA

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Number: CS-2026-57507-30480

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR PHX Med

Opening Date: 09/01/2026

Closing Date: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 30480

Position Number: 50607406

Union: SEIU - Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit: P7

Pay Group: XH36

Bureau / Division Code: 00115430

Bureau / Division: State Correctional Institution at Phoenix

Worksite Address: 1200 Mokychic Drive

City: Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 19426

Contact Name: Ronda Hugaboom

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

As a Registered PRN Nurse with SCI Phoenix, you will enter a role where your compassion and skill can brighten each day for those in need. This position allows you to make a positive difference during every shift, while working with a supportive and committed team. You will gain rewarding experiences that help you grow as a healthcare professional. Join SCI Phoenix and help create a safer, healthier environment for the inmate population.

If you have the required medical experience as indicated below, and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the PA Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

Watch this video to see what the PA DOC has to offer you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on providing essential nursing care to individuals with a wide range of medical needs. The work supports the health and safety of the inmate population while ensuring high quality clinical services.

As a Registered PRN Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Nursing Care: Deliver vital sign checks, medication administration, treatments, and restorative techniques
• Patient Support: Assist inmates with daily living activities and provide health education and counseling
• Emergency Response: Perform assessments and administer first aid, CPR, or AED during urgent situations
• Record Management: Maintain accurate electronic health records and prepare reports for transfers or releases
• Team Communication: Share shift updates and communicate key information to staff and supervisors
• Supply Oversight: Sterilize instruments and maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies

The PRN Nurse works an on-call intermittent basis in a State Correctional Institution.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Per Diem employment.
• Work Hours: not to be scheduled more than 48 hours in a 2 week pay period.
• Per Diem employees work all shifts as needed (shifts vary).
  • 1st shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
  • 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM)
  • 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
• 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.
• Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly salary of $56.48.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

NECESSARY Special Requirements:

• This position requires 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:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• If you are within 60 days of graduating from a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply for this job posting. At the time of appointment to a position, you must show proof of possession of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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.

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.