Registered Nurse - SCI Camp Hill
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.
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.