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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands in Somerset, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4601885 THE POSITION The State Correctional Institute (SCI) at Laurel Highlands seeks a dedicated and empathetic nurse aide to join our team. You will provide support and care to individuals within the prison system, helping to improve their overall well-being and make a positive difference in their lives. Apply today and take advantage of this opportunity to share your passion for health care and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Certified Nurse's Aide working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate care in various tasks to carry out individualized care plans for inmates housed at SCI Laurel Highlands. Your daily duties include, but are not limited to: Complete basic nursing skills and procedures to provide quality care, demonstrating your commitment to this responsibility. Complete documentation as required. Collect urine, feces, and sputum specimens as ordered. Complete or assist inmates with daily activities and hygiene to meet basic physical care needs. Follow nursing care plan orders, provide care and interventions aligned with the inmate's needs, and document all assigned aspects of the nursing care plan as part of Life Skills programming. Participate in emergencies by performing CPR for obstructed airways and joining assigned emergency response drills. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment 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. Your work hours will be determined, consisting of 8-hour shifts with rotating days off, based on available shifts at the time of hire: 1st shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM 2nd shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM 3rd shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM 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 Requirements: Positions assigned to a long-term or specialized care facility require active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry. SCI LAU is a long-term care facility.
Additional Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania is required.
You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
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.
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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other in ividuals).
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.