Registered Nurse - SCI Mahanoy
About The Position
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections - SCI Mahanoy is actively seeking devoted and passionate Registered Nurses. As a Corrections’ Nurse, you will enjoy working with experienced auxiliary staff and will have excellent managerial support. At the Department of Corrections, we work together as a dedicated team where collaboration and communication are integral. We offer an excellent compensation package, including competitive income, generous paid time off, health insurance, and an excellent retirement package. This role provides nursing care and treatment services to individuals with mental or physical injury or illness, dysfunctional behavior, and a developmental disability in a correctional setting. You will work with considerable independence while collaborating with the corrections health care administrator, nurse supervisor, and physician to deliver quality service.
Requirements
- 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.
- If you are within 60 days of graduating from a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply for this job posting.
- At the time of appointment to a position, you must show proof of possession of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Implement assigned care plans by checking vital signs, performing treatments, using restorative techniques and activities of daily living, and reinforcing patient education to ensure quality service
- Administer oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications under clinician orders and in accordance with state law and facility policies and procedures
- Assist physicians during physical examinations and in general, chronic care, and specialty clinics while administering treatments, immunizations, tuberculin testing, and screenings
- Perform assessments and provide emergency care, including first aid, CPR, and AED, then refer to a CRNP, physician assistant, physician, or local hospital emergency room
- Document care in the electronic health record, prepare transfer or release reports, complete daily and monthly reports, and maintain controlled substance and narcotics records
- Receive and provide shift reports to ensure continuity of care and communicate urgent information to the Shift Commander, custody staff, and CHCA during medical emergencies or operational issues
Benefits
- Competitive income
- Generous paid time off
- Health insurance
- Excellent retirement package
- Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
