Nurse Aide – SCI Laurel Highlands

Reference #: 4691113
THE POSITION
Are you ready to embrace new challenges and create a meaningful impact within a diverse community? If that resonates with you, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is on the lookout for a committed and diligent Nurse Aid for SCI Laurel Highlands. If you possess the necessary skills and are eager to embark on a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to seize this incredible opportunity to become part of our dedicated medical team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Certified Nurses Aide working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, your responsibilities will encompass various areas including Skilled Care, Personal Care, Outpatient services, and the General Population. Daily tasks will involve executing fundamental nursing skills and procedures to ensure optimal health and quality care for inmates, along with completing necessary documentation. You will be required to collect specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum as instructed by the Registered Nurse. Additionally, you will assist inmates with daily living activities and hygiene to address their basic physical care needs. Engagement in Life Skills programming will involve adhering to nursing care plan directives, delivering care tailored to the inmates needs, and documenting relevant aspects of the nursing care plan. In emergency situations, you will perform necessary emergency procedures, such as CPR and managing obstructed airways, and participate in assigned emergency response drills.

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/week, with rotating days off.
Work hours will be determined at the time of hire. The Department of Corrections is staffed by three (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
3rd shift 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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.
  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation.
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.
Veterans:

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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at r -cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.