THE POSITION

Are you looking for a nursing career where your skills make an immediate, meaningful impact every day? As a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will play a key role in providing care to inmates with a wide range of medical needs. This position lets you work in a fast-paced clinical setting where teamwork and strong judgment matter. This position offers the perfect balance of meaningful public service, continuous professional growth, and stable clinical practice in an environment that prioritizes safety and structured support. Take the next step in your nursing career and apply today to join our dedicated health care team!, This position provides nursing care and treatment to individuals with physical or mental health needs at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. The role supports secure, effective patient care across daily and emergency situations.

As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Care Delivery: Check vital signs, administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with examinations
• Health Assessment: Evaluate patient needs, provide education, and support daily living and hygiene activities
• Emergency Response: Perform assessments, provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or automated external defibrillator (AED), and refer patients for further care
• Record Management: Document care, maintain medical records, prepare reports, and track controlled substances
• Supply Maintenance: Sterilize equipment, monitor inventory, and maintain adequate treatment supplies
• Skill Development: Participate in training programs and maintain knowledge of policy and procedure updates

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description., + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• 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., + Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or

• 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.

• Full-time 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. o 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) o Your work schedule is to be determined.

• 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $89,882.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.