Nurse Aide - SCI Mahanoy

Salary

$44,294.00 - $56,646.00 Annually

Location

Schuylkill County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-51364

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR MAH Med

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30320

Position Number

00242778

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00114630

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy

Worksite Address

301 Grey Line Drive

City

Frackville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17931

Contact Name

Yen Le

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION
Are you ready to build a career that goes beyond a paycheck-one driven by meaningful work and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a uniquely diverse community? The Nurse Aide position with the Department of Corrections offers a meaningful way to support inmate health and daily care needs at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. This role allows you to make a positive impact by helping licensed staff provide safe and consistent care. Each day brings new experiences that strengthen your skills and build your confidence in a structured environment. Apply today to join a team that values professionalism, compassion, and dedication.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports licensed healthcare staff by providing daily care and assistance to inmates at SCI Mahanoy. It requires attention to detail, steady communication, and a strong commitment to safety and proper procedures. As a Nurse Aide, you will perform the following duties:

• Vital Monitoring: Check and record vital signs, document habits, and report changes to licensed professionals
• Personal Care: Assist with hygiene needs, provide bed care, support mobility, and help with meals and fluid intake
• Safety Support: Observe behaviors, assist with escorts, follow infection control procedures, and maintain a clean environment
• Record Management: Enter information in the electronic health record and complete required reports and documentation
• Supply Handling: Sterilize equipment, track inventory, and maintain necessary stock levels
• Training Participation: Attend required training sessions, join team meetings, and maintain necessary job certifications

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per 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. 8-hour shifts include 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), with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work schedules are to be determined at the time of hire.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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 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 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).
• 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 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 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.