Registered Nurse - SCI Somerset
About The Position
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking Registered Nurses to provide daily nursing care for offenders and support safe, effective health operations within an institution. Nurses work with experienced auxiliary staff as part of a team where collaboration and communication are integral. The role includes assessments, treatments, medication support, health education, and documentation to help maintain a stable and healthy environment. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week, five days per week, on eight-hour shifts. The facility operates around the clock, and available shifts are 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., and 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., with rotating days off. Telework is not available. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. The position offers competitive compensation, paid time off, health insurance, and a retirement package, with full retirement benefits available at age 50 or 55. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees start at an annual salary of $89,882 before taxes.
Requirements
- Hold active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania; a current, valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or temporary practice permit must be shown at appointment.
- 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.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
- Successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
- Applicants within 60 days of graduating from a State Board of Nursing-approved school of nursing are eligible to apply.
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 supporting safe behavior.
- Maintain readiness for inspections and follow infection-control and quality procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive income
- Generous paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement package with full retirement benefits available at age 50 or 55
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
