Registered Nurse - SCI Phoenix
About The Position
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking Registered Nurses to provide daily nursing care for offenders and support safe and effective health operations within an institution. Nurses work with experienced auxiliary staff and managerial support as part of a team where collaboration and communication are integral. The role includes conducting assessments, providing treatments and medication support, and delivering health education. Nurses also maintain electronic health records and documentation, support infection control and quality procedures, and help ensure operational readiness. The position is full-time, with a 40-hour work week and shifts scheduled to cover the facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Work hours are determined and may rotate among three shifts.
Requirements
- Have active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
- Employees holding an active temporary practice permit must obtain Registered Nurse licensure within the one-year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
- Applicants within 60 days of graduating from a State Board of Nursing-approved school of nursing are eligible to apply.
- At appointment, provide proof of a current, valid Pennsylvania temporary practice permit or Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
- Successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct physical assessments, identify concerns, and make nursing diagnoses to guide care.
- Administer medications, monitor compliance, and observe treatment effectiveness.
- Provide ordered treatments, assist with examinations, and support daily living needs for assigned individuals.
- Update electronic health records, review charts, and prepare documentation for transfers or releases.
- Teach health practices to staff and offenders and reinforce information that supports safe behavior.
- Maintain readiness for inspections and follow infection control and quality procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive income
- Generous paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement package
- Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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