NURSE AIDE

THE POSITION

Are you a compassionate person who believes that all people deserve proper medical care? Are you looking to meet new challenges and make a significant difference in a unique and diverse population? This may be the perfect career path for you The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is searching for a dedicated and conscientious Nurse Aide for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. Use your skills to provide individualized treatment and help the DOC fulfill its mission of rehabilitating offenders and preparing them to return to the community. If this sounds like an opportunity to use your nurse aide training and skills in a unique environment, apply today and check out everything a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Nurse Aide, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you are responsible for administering skilled care, personal care, outpatient care, and general population care. Some daily responsibilities of the position include completing basic nursing skills and nursing procedures to maintain optimum inmate health and providing quality care such as obtaining vitals signs, weights, and other measurements as directed by the Registered Nurse; completing documentation as required; collecting specimens as directed by the Registered Nurse for urine, feces, and sputum; and assisting inmates with daily living activities and hygiene to ensure basic physical care needs are met.

You also participate in life skills programming by following nursing care plan orders, providing care and interventions consistent with inmate's needs, and documenting on assigned aspects of the nursing care plan. Other key duties of the position include participating in emergency situations by performing emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and participating in emergency response drills.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule 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.
* Work hours TO BE DETERMINED: 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM); 2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM); 3rd shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM)
* 8-hour shifts, rotating off days
* Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.

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 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 Requirement:

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.
* You must be willing and able to attend 3 weeks of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.

Legal Requirement:

* 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 to www.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 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.

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Health & Wellness

We 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 Planning

We 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 Balance

We 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 Culture

We 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 Perks

Sometimes, 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.

01

Do 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
* No

02

If 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.

03

SR-Do you possess active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry?

* Yes
* No

04

If 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.

05

Additional Requirement- Are you willing and able to attend 3 weeks of basic training in Elizabetown, PA?

* Yes
* No

Required Question

Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov

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