Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands

Embrace new opportunities and make a meaningful impact within a vibrant and diverse community! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is on the lookout for committed and compassionate Nurse Aides to join the team at SCI Laurel Highlands. This role offers a chance to work closely with individuals from various backgrounds, providing essential care and support in a correctional setting. As a Nurse Aide, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of residents, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring their health needs are met with dignity and respect. If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to take on the challenges that come with this rewarding position, we encourage you to apply and become part of a dedicated team focused on positive change.

As a Certified Nurse's Aide working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive care across various settings, including Skilled Care, Personal Care, Outpatient services, and the General Population. Your daily responsibilities will encompass a range of essential tasks aimed at maintaining the health and well-being of inmates. This includes executing fundamental nursing skills and procedures to ensure optimal health outcomes, meticulously documenting care activities as required, and collecting specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum as directed by the supervising Registered Nurse. Additionally, you will assist inmates with daily living activities and personal hygiene to meet their basic physical care needs. Your involvement in Life Skills programming will require you to adhere to nursing care plan orders, provide interventions tailored to the specific needs of inmates, and document your contributions to the nursing care plan. In emergency situations, you will be expected to perform critical procedures, such as CPR and managing obstructed airways, while also participating in emergency response drills as assigned. If you possess the necessary skills and are eager to embark on a fulfilling career in the medical field, the Department of Corrections is actively seeking dedicated individuals like you.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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.