Registered Nurse - SCI Camp Hill

THE POSITION Build a fulfilling career with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Registered Nurse at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill. In this position, you provide essential medical care and help inmates manage their health needs. You will be part of a supportive environment where your dedication is appreciated. Start a role that offers purpose, growth, and daily impact! Watch this video to see what the PA DOC has to offer you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position delivers nursing care and treatment to inmates with medical, behavioral, or developmental needs in a correctional setting. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties: Nursing Care Delivery: Implement care plans by checking vital signs, giving medications, performing treatments, and supporting daily living needs Medical Support: Assist physicians during exams, clinics, and screenings Emergency Response: Provide assessment and urgent treatment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) use Record Management: Maintain medical files, prepare reports, and ensure accurate documentation Supply Oversight: Sterilize instruments, track inventory, and maintain necessary medical supplies Professional Development: Attend training sessions and stay informed on policy and procedure updates Work Hours and Additional Information Full-time employment; 40-hour work week. The Department of Corrections is staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 8 or 12 hour work shifts. 1st shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM 2nd shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM 3rd shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM Work hours TO BE DETERMINED. Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs. 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. Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $93,888.00 (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. 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. 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. 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). 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. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr