Registered PRN Nurse - SCI Phoenix
About The Position
The Registered PRN Nurse provides direct nursing care, supports medical evaluations, and helps ensure safe and consistent health services for the inmate population at a State Correctional Institution. The position works on an on-call, intermittent basis and offers care in coordination with clinical staff and physicians. Per diem employees work as needed, on shifts that may vary; they may not be scheduled for more than 48 hours in a two-week pay period. The work schedule is discussed during the interview. The role is onsite and does not offer telework. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. Selected candidates who are new to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employment start at $56.48 per hour. The position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Requirements
- Must have active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania; at appointment, provide proof of a current, valid Pennsylvania temporary practice permit or Registered Nurse license.
- 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 nursing school approved by the State Board of Nursing are eligible to apply.
- Must complete basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
- Submit a complete application by the posting closing date; education claimed in supplemental application answers must be supported by attached college transcripts.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications, treatments, screenings, and restorative techniques as directed by clinical staff.
- Observe inmate conditions, identify health needs, and support physicians during examinations and clinics.
- Provide first aid, CPR, and AED support, and determine appropriate referrals during urgent situations.
- Assist ambulatory and non-ambulatory inmates with daily living tasks and hygiene needs.
- Document health information, prepare reports, and maintain controlled substance records.
- Sterilize instruments, monitor supplies, and keep treatment areas stocked.
Benefits
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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