Registered Nurse SCI Cambridge Springs

Join the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Cambridge Springs as a Registered Nurse and help make a positive impact every day. This role offers the chance to use your clinical skills while supporting patient well‑being in a unique and meaningful setting. Become part of a dedicated team that values compassion, professionalism, and growth. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections welcomes you to build your career with purpose. This position provides direct nursing care and treatment for individuals with a wide range of health needs in a correctional setting. The role supports safe, effective, and compassionate care as part of a professional medical team. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties: Responsibilities Vital Sign Monitoring: Check and record vital signs and observe patient conditions. Medication Administration: Administer oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications as directed. Treatment Support: Carry out nursing treatments and assist clinicians during examinations and clinics. Health Guidance: Provide patients with education, counseling, and support for daily living activities. Emergency Response: Perform assessments and deliver emergency care including CPR and first aid. Record Management: Document patient information and maintain accurate electronic health records. Work Hours and Additional Information Full‑time employment, 40‑hour work week. The Department of Corrections is staffed by three 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 3rd shift: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Telework: not an option. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $88,130.00 (before taxes). Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices. Qualifications This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania. All employees with an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within one (1) year as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 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. At the time of appointment you must show proof of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license. 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 and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. Application Process Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; only information provided in the application will be considered. Applicants must provide detailed experience and education to support eligibility. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience and qualifications; misuse of AI tools to misrepresent information is prohibited. Veterans Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, visit the appropriate government website. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) For individuals with hearing and speech disabilities, the TRS number 711 is available. Accommodations 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Exam and Application Results Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required. Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. Providing incomplete or inaccurate information may lower your score or lead to disqualification. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr