THE POSITION
Are you motivated to deliver strong, reliable nursing care in a unique and challenging setting? As a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will support patients with a wide range of health concerns at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest. This role gives you the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to a dedicated team, and work toward better patient outcomes. Your commitment to professionalism and compassion will make a meaningful difference every day.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on delivering direct nursing care, supporting medical evaluations, and maintaining high standards of clinical practice within a correctional facility.
As a Registered Nurse - SCI Forest, you will perform the following duties:
Nursing Care: Carry out assigned care plans, administer medications, assist with examinations, and provide health education
Medical Response: Assess patient needs, deliver emergency treatment, and follow infection control procedures
Record Management: Update medical records, prepare reports, and maintain controlled substance documentation
Supply Maintenance: Sterilize instruments, track supplies, and keep treatment areas stocked
Professional Development: Attend required training and stay informed on policy and procedure updates
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Work Hours and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40-hour work week.
The Department of Corrections is staffed by multiple shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Your work schedule is to be determined. Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $89,882.00 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Special Requirements:
This position requires 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.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
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.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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 qualifie
