Reference #: 4438932
THE POSITION
Are you looking to meet new challenges and make a significant difference in a unique and diverse population? The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is actively seeking dedicated and conscientious Nurse Aides for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands.If you have the required skills and are looking to start a rewarding career in the medical field, the DOC wants you to apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Nurse Aide, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for administering care in the areas of skilled care, personal care, outpatient, and general population. Some daily responsibilities of the position include completing basic nursing skills and nursing procedures to maintain optimum inmate health and providing quality care such as obtaining vitals signs, weights, and other measurements as directed by the Registered Nurse; completing documentation as required; collecting specimens as directed by the Registered Nurse for urine, feces, and sputum; and assisting inmates with daily living activities and hygiene to ensure basic physical care needs are met.You will also participate in Life Skills programming by following nursing care plan orders, providing care and interventions consistent with inmate's needs, and documenting on assigned aspects of the nursing care plan. Other key duties of the position include participating in emergency situations by performing emergency procedures such as CPR and obstructed airway and participating in emergency response drills.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment (40-hour work week)
The Department of Corrections is staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Work shifts include the following:
1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM)
3rd shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM)
Work hours TO BE DETERMINED8-hour shifts, rotating off days
Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry; or
Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents.
Special Requirement:
This position is assigned to a long-term or specialized care facility and requires active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.Additional Requirement:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-c [email protected].
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.