Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands

Are you ready to take on new challenges and make a lasting impact on a diverse and unique population? The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Nurse Aide to join our team. In this important role, you will play a key part in developing and delivering individualized care plans for inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. If you are passionate about building a fulfilling career in healthcare and making a real difference, we encourage you to apply today and become a vital part of something truly meaningful!

In this position, you will provide care across a variety of settings, including skilled care, personal care, outpatient services, and the general population. Your daily duties will encompass a wide range of essential tasks focused on maintaining the health and well-being of inmates. These tasks include performing basic nursing skills and procedures to promote optimal health outcomes, completing required documentation, and collecting specimens like urine, feces, and sputum as directed by the Registered Nurse. You will assist inmates with daily living activities and personal hygiene to meet their basic physical care needs. Your involvement in life skills programming will include following nursing care plan instructions, providing care tailored to the specific needs of each inmate, and documenting your actions as part of the care plan.

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 three work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 8-hour shifts include 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM), 2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM), and 3rd shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM), each with a 30-minute lunch. You will have a 5-day work week with rotating days off.
• Work schedules are to be determined at the time of hire.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• 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:

• Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry; or
• Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents.

Special Requirement:

• This position is assigned to a long-term or specialized care facility and requires active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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.