Registered Nurse - SCI Somerset

Position Overview Provides daily nursing care for offenders and supports safe and effective health operations within the institution. Responsibilities include health assessments, medication support, treatment delivery, record keeping, education and guidance, and operational compliance. Key Responsibilities Health Assessments: Conduct physical assessments, identify concerns, and make nursing diagnoses that guide proper care. Medication Support: Administer medications, monitor compliance, and observe how well treatments are working. Treatment Delivery: Provide ordered treatments, assist with examinations, and support daily living needs for assigned individuals. Record Keeping: Update electronic health records, review charts, and prepare documentation for transfers or releases. Education and Guidance: Teach health practices to staff and offenders. Operational Compliance: Maintain readiness for inspections and follow all required infection control and quality procedures. Work Hours and Additional Information Full-time employment, 5 days a week, 8‑hour shifts; 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. Work hours to be determined; rotating days off. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: Selected candidates 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 via email. Please check your email and spam folders for these notices. Qualifications 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 year as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. Within 60 days of graduating from an approved nursing school, you may apply. At appointment you must present proof of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. Must be able to perform essential job functions. Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 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; information supporting eligibility must be provided on the application. If you are claiming education in your answers, attach a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable). Application must be submitted by the posting closing date; late applications 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. Generative AI may be used for preparation only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Veterans: Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals. Equal Opportunity Statement The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We do 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 other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvani