Nurse Aide Sci Laurel Highlands - Somerset County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA
Description
THE POSITION:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
As a Nurse Aide, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for administering care in the areas of skilled care, personal care, outpatient, and general population.
- 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
- Participating in Life Skills programming by following nursing care plan orders, providing care/interventions consistent with inmate's needs, and documenting on assigned aspects of the nursing care plan
- Participating in emergency situations by performing emergency procedures such as CPR and obstructed airway and participating in emergency response drills as assigned
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)
- 8hour 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.
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 Requirement:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
- You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
Veterans:
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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.
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.
- Eligibility rules apply.
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