Registered Nurse - SCI Albion

THE POSITION

Do you want to use your nursing expertise to support individuals with wide-ranging health needs in a secure facility? As a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will provide essential treatment and guidance to help inmates maintain and improve their health at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) s role allows you to build strong clinical skills through direct care and continuous learning.

You will contribute to safe, effective, and patient-centered services every day.

Do you want to use your nursing expertise to support individuals with wide-ranging health needs in a secure facility? As a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will provide essential treatment and guidance to help inmates maintain and improve their health at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) s role allows you to build strong clinical skills through direct care and continuous learning.

You will contribute to safe, effective, and patient-centered services every day.

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This position delivers hands‑on nursing care to inmates with medical, behavioural, or developmental needs. It requires strong clinical judgment, steady communication, and a commitment to safe treatment practices. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care:
  Assess inmate needs, administer medications, perform treatments, and support daily living activities
• Health Monitoring:
  Check vital signs, assist with examinations, and provide education and counseling
• Emergency Response:
  Deliver first aid, CPR, and other urgent care when needed
• Record Management:
  Complete reports, update electronic health records, and maintain controlled substance documentation
• Supply Preparation:
  Sterilise instruments and maintain adequate stock in treatment areas
• Team Communication:
  Share information during shift reports and notify staff of medical concerns

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

• 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. These 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). You r work schedule is to be determined. Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.
• 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 annual salary of $89,882.00 (before taxes)
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

• This position requires active authorisation 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.

• 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…