Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands

Are you seeking new opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of a diverse population? If you have a background in providing compassionate care and support, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) could be the ideal place for you. We are currently looking for Nurse Aides at SCI Laurel Highlands, where you will collaborate with fellow healthcare professionals and staff to implement personalized care plans while upholding the dignity and respect of our inmates. If you are eager to leverage your experience and embark on a fulfilling career with the Department of Corrections, we encourage you to apply today!

As a Nurse Aide at SCI Laurel Highlands, you will deliver care to inmates under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Your responsibilities will encompass performing essential nursing skills and procedures to ensure the health of the inmates, as well as providing quality care and maintaining necessary documentation. You will be tasked with collecting specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum, as instructed by the Registered Nurse. Additionally, you will assist inmates with daily living activities and hygiene to address their basic physical care needs. Your role will also involve engaging in life skills programming by adhering to nursing care plan directives, delivering care tailored to inmates' needs, and documenting relevant aspects of the nursing care plans. Furthermore, you will be required to respond to emergency situations by executing emergency procedures, including CPR, and participating in assigned emergency response drills.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• 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. You will have rotating days off.
  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• 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:

• 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 Requirements:

• 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.