Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands

THE POSITIONThe Nurse Aide position at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands offers a meaningful opportunity to support patient care every day. This role allows you to make a positive impact by helping inmates with essential health and daily living needs. You will work in a team that values compassion, responsibility, and steady hands. Step into a career where your commitment helps create a safer and more supportive environment-apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position supports the daily care and monitoring of inmates by carrying out essential health and personal care tasks. It involves observing, recording, and assisting with routine needs to promote safety, comfort, and well being. As a Nurse Aide, you will perform the following duties:Vital Monitoring: Check and record vital signs, height, weight, and specimen information while documenting patterns and outputsPersonal Care: Assist inmates with hygiene routines, bathing, dressing, feeding, positioning, and mobility supportSafety Support: Help maintain safe conditions through infection control practices, proper use of restraints, and safe transfer techniquesRecord Keeping: Record, retrieve, and file information in the electronic health record and prepare required reportsEnvironmental Care: Maintain clean and orderly work areas and report hazards promptly to supervisorsSupply Management: Sterilize equipment, manage inventory, and replenish necessary supplies for daily operationsInterested 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 weekThe Department of Corrections is staffed by 3 work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.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 AM8-hour shifts with rotating days offWork hours TO BE DETERMINEDTelework: 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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 Requirement:* 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.Work/Life BalanceWe know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.* Eligibility rules apply.01Do you possess six or more months of full-time paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents?* Yes* No02If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.03Special Requirement - Do you possess active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry?* Yes* No04If yes, please list your certification number and expiration date below. If you do not have a certification, please list N/A in the text box.Required QuestionEmployer Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Website http://www.employment.pa.gov