Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands

Are you experienced in providing care for the sick or elderly, with a compassionate approach that makes you a strong fit for our Nurse Aid positions at SCI-Laurel Highlands? The Department of Corrections is looking for dedicated individuals who can support a unique and diverse population. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply for one of our vital Nurse Aid roles today.

In this essential position, you will deliver care across various domains, including Skilled Care, Personal Care, Outpatient services, and the General Population. Your daily responsibilities will involve executing fundamental nursing skills and procedures to ensure optimal health for inmates while providing high-quality care. You will be tasked with accurately completing all documentation in accordance with Department of Corrections (DOC) guidelines. Additionally, you will collect specimens as instructed by the Registered Nurse, including urine, feces, and sputum samples. Assisting inmates with daily living activities and personal hygiene will be crucial to meeting their basic physical care needs. You will also engage in Life Skills programming by adhering to nursing care plan directives, delivering care tailored to inmates' requirements, and documenting relevant aspects of the nursing care plan. In emergency situations, you will perform necessary procedures such as CPR and airway management, as well as participate in assigned emergency response drills.

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
  • 8-hour shifts with rotating days off
• Work hours TO BE DETERMINED
• 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 Requirement:

• 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 Requirement:

• 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.