Registered Nurse Supervisor - SCI Chester
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse Supervisor with the Department of Corrections (DOC) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester, you lead a team that delivers essential medical care to individuals living in a correctional setting. You support staff development, strengthen health care processes, and help maintain dependable clinical routines for both staff and inmates. Your leadership ensures that patients receive timely and consistent treatment in a fast-paced and demanding environment. This role offers a strong opportunity to guide a committed team, advance your professional skills, and make a meaningful impact every day. This role focuses on supporting clinical care, supervising nursing staff, and coordinating daily operations to ensure consistent and dependable health services. You work closely with staff, inmate workers, and leadership to maintain effective training, workflow, and patient support.
Requirements
- Three years as a Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Four years of professional nursing experience providing care and treatment services consistent with those needed for individuals with a mental or physical injury or illness and/or a developmental disability.
- 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.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assess training needs and coordinate education for nursing staff and inmate workers
- Guide performance, complete evaluations, and support hiring processes
- Monitor care delivery, track clinical services, and review patient concerns
- Manage schedules, records, staffing coverage, and workflow
- Review documentation and support adherence to procedures, regulations, and standards
- Coordinate information with custody staff, providers, families, and outside agencies
Benefits
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
