Registered Nurse - SCI Forest

Are you motivated to deliver strong, reliable nursing care in a unique and challenging setting? As a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will support patients with a wide range of health concerns at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) s role gives you the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to a dedicated team, and work toward better patient outcomes.

Your commitment to professionalism and compassion will make a meaningful difference every day.

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This position focuses on delivering direct nursing care, supporting medical evaluations, and maintaining high standards of clinical practice within a correctional facility.

• Nursing Care: Carry out assigned care plans, administer medications, assist with examinations, and provide health education
• Medical Response: Assess patient needs, deliver emergency treatment, and follow infection control procedures
• Record Management: Update medical records, prepare reports, and maintain controlled substance documentation
• Supply Maintenance: Sterilize instruments, track supplies, and keep treatment areas stocked
• Professional Development: Attend required training and stay informed on policy and procedure updates

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

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week.
• The Department of Corrections is staffed by multiple shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
  • 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• You work schedule is to be determined. Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.
• 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 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.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• 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.

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