Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands

Reference #: 4570425

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) seeks a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Aide to join the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. This is an exciting opportunity to impact a unique and diverse population while taking on new challenges. If you are passionate about providing care and support, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to make a positive difference in the lives of others.DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Nurse Aide at the SCI Laurel Highlands facility, you play a vital role in providing direct nursing assistance and rehabilitation to inmates. Your ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and work as part of a strong team is essential for ensuring the wellness and safety of the individuals under your care. Your daily duties may include checking vital signs, collecting specimens, assisting with medical procedures, and ensuring the inmates' overall wellness and protection under a registered nurse's supervision. You will manage and document information in the electronic health record as required. You may also be required to assist inmates with daily activities and maintain hygiene to meet their basic physical care needs. Specific medical incidents may arise, requiring you to utilize your skills and knowledge by assisting in emergencies and performing emergency procedures, such as CPR, obstructed airways, and emergency response drills as assigned. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to develop your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment, serving as an essential starting point for those pursuing a fulfilling career in the medical field.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment; 8-hour work shifts with rotating off days

The DOC is staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM; 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM; and 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Work hours TO BE DETERMINED.

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 Requirements:

This position is assigned to a long-term facility and requires active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.Additional Requirements:

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:

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 vet rans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.