Registered Nurse - North Central Secure Treatment Unit, Montour County

The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services , North Central Secure Treatment Unit (NCSTU) provides dedicated, high-quality care to at-risk youth residents. We are seeking hard-working, enthusiastic, compassionate, and reliable individuals who are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents located in Montour County.

This position supports resident health and medical needs through organized care, clear communication, and timely action. It involves working closely with medical providers, program staff, and residents to ensure all care requirements are met.

• Medication Management:
  Prepare, administer, and track medications for residents while following established procedures
• Medical Scheduling:
  Arrange and maintain resident medical, dental, optometry, and psychiatric appointments
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate medical records, review bills, and ensure all documentation is complete
• Care Coordination:
  Communicate essential medical needs to staff and collaborate with medical providers and treatment teams
• Health Monitoring:
  Check medical supplies, monitor resident health needs, and report unusual behaviors or concerns
• Emergency Support:
  Provide immediate care to residents or employees until additional medical help arrives

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

• Full-time employment
• Work hours:
  
  Work schedule consists of shift work in a 24/7 operation to include day, evening and holiday rotation:
  • 10 working days in 14 day period
  • 8-hour shifts with a half-hour duty-free lunch
    • Shifts:
      
      7:00 AM - 3:30 PM & 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Rotating shifts to cover a 24/7 facility.
• Must be willing to accept employment at North Central Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Montour County.
• FREE PARKING!
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• New hires may be eligible for a $1000.00 Retention Incentive Payment, provided you meet all criteria outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Salary:
  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. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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.

• 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and a drug screening test.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 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…