Registered Nurse - SCI Mahanoy

THE POSITION

Are you searching for a role where your medical skills support stability, safety, and strong care? The Registered Nurse position at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy offers a meaningful way to support inmates with physical, behavioral, and developmental needs. You provide essential nursing care that strengthens patient health. This position gives you the chance to grow professionally while contributing to a team that values dedication and compassion.

Take the next step in your nursing career—apply today!

Are you searching for a role where your medical skills support stability, safety, and strong care? The Registered Nurse position at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy offers a meaningful way to support inmates with physical, behavioral, and developmental needs. You provide essential nursing care that strengthens patient health. This position gives you the chance to grow professionally while contributing to a team that values dedication and compassion.

Take the next step in your nursing career—apply today!

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This position provides professional nursing care, implements treatment plans, and supports the daily health needs of individuals in a correctional environment.

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

• Medical Treatments:
  Check vital signs, administer medications, and perform treatments according to clinical direction
• Care Support:
  Assist individuals with daily living activities and provide hygiene and restorative care
• Emergency Response:
  Provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR), automated external defibrillator ( AED) care, and urgent medical assessments during emergencies
• Record Maintenance:
  Review medical records, document services, and prepare reports for transfers or releases
• Supply Oversight:
  Sterilize equipment, manage inventories, and maintain adequate stock levels
• Professional Development:
  Attend required trainings and stay informed about policy and procedure updates

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

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• The Department of Corrections is staffed by 3 work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• 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)
• Your work schedule is to be determined.
• 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.
• 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.
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