Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands
Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands
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$ 43314 - 55394
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you looking to embrace new challenges and make a profound impact on the lives of a diverse and unique population The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking a compassionate and dynamic Nurse Aide to join our team. In this vital role you will contribute to creating and implementing personalized care plans for inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. If you are passionate about building a fulfilling career while making a real lasting impact we invite you to apply today and become a vital part of something truly transformative!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will demonstrate compassion and respect as you assist inmates with basic personal hygiene tasks including hair oral and nail care as well as bathing and dressing. Duties also include monitoring and recording vital signs height and weight as well as collecting specimens such as urine feces and sputum. Other daily tasks include making beds and changing linens as needed preparing and serving food trays assisting with feeding and documenting eating habits. You will also strictly follow infection control procedures and universal health care precautions. Take the next step in your career and make a positive difference in the lives of others with us!
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime 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. 8hour 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) each with a 30minute lunch.
- Work schedules are to be determined at the time of hire.
- 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.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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 longterm 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.
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.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
